Pyronix ATLAS 8 PLUS User manual

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LED & LCD Remote Keypad
Pyronix Limited October 2001
This Product is approved for use in the
Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial Environment
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Pyronix Limited
Pyronix House
Braithwell Way
Hellaby, Rotherham
S66 8QY, ENGLAND
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical help line (UK only): 0900 8037 800
email:
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website: www.pyronix.com
This is a premium rate line where calls are charged at 50p per minute
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WARRANTY
This product is sold subject to our standard warranty conditions and is warranted against defects in workmanship for a
period of 2 years. In the interest of continuing improvement of quality, customer care and design, Pyronix reserve the
right to amend specifications without giving prior notice.
A copy of our warranty can be obtained from the above address.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 6
2.SAFETY 7
2.1 Declaration of conformity 8
3. ACCESS LEVELS 9
3.1User 9
3.2 Master / Manager User 9
3.3 Engineer 9
4. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 10
4.1 Operating Modes 10
4.2 Entry / Exit Mode 10
5.ZONES 11
5.1 Engineer Programmable Zones 11
6.DIALOUTREPORTING 11
7. FUNCTIONS 12
8. INSTALLATION AND WIRING 17
8.1 PCB Layout 17
9A PANEL ASSEMBLY - Polymere 18
9A.1 Speaker Assembly 18
9B PANEL ASSEMBLY - Metal 19
9B.1TamperSwitch 19
9B.2 Wall mountings / Holes 20
10. POWER CONNECTIONS 21
10.1 Mains Connection 21
10.2 Battery Connection 21
10.3 Bell, Strobe and Extension Speaker Connections 21
10.4 Remote Keypad 'RKP' Connections 21
10.5 Programmable Outputs 21
10.6 Digital Communicators 22
10.7 Auxiliary and Push to Set 22
10.8Tamper 22
10.9 Tamper Connection for Bell Box's with Negative Removed Tamper 22
10.10 Shock Sensors 22
10.11 Double End of Line Resistor 23
10.11.1 Wiring Unused Zones in Double End Of Line 23
10.11.2 Wiring Two or More Sensors With End Of Line Resistors To A Single Zone 23
10.12 Telephone Connections 23
10.13 Battery Capacity 24
10.14 Powering Up The panel 24
10.15 Atlas End of Line Wiring Diagram 25
10.16 Atlas Double Pole Wiring Diagram 26
10.17 Atlas End of Line Wiring Diagram with Negative Tamper Return 27
11. ATLAS 8 PLUS LED - PROGRAMMING 28
11.1 Factory Defaults 28
11.2 Entering Engineer Mode 29
11.3 Setting Volume Control 29
11.4 Resetting The Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) to Factory Settings 29
11.5 Setting The Panel When Mains Fails 29
11.6 Programming Set Modes 30
11.7 Setting the Alarm Bell Time 30
11.8 Setting Entry Time 30
11.9 Setting Exit Time 30
11.10 Changing the Engineer Code 30
11.11 Programming Options 30
11.11.1 Programmable Output1. 30
11.11.2 Programmable Output2. 31
11.11.3 System Option 1 31
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11.11.4 System Option 2 31
11.11.5 System Option 3 31
11.11.6 System Option 4 31
11.11.7 Programmable Re-Sets 31
11.11.8 Alarm Receiving Centre Telephone Number 32
11.11.9 Alarm Receiving Centre Second Telephone Number 32
11.11.10 Customer Account Code 1 32
11.11.11 Downloading Access Code 32
11.11.12 Zone Alarm Reporting Codes 32
11.11.13 Zone Tamper Alarm Report Codes 32
11.11.14 System Set / Unset Reporting Codes 33
11.11.15 User Set Reporting Codes 33
11.11.16 User Unset Reporting Codes 34
11.11.17 Maintenance and Priority Codes 34
11.11.18 Restoral Reporting Codes 34
11.11.19 Digicom Codes 34
11.11.20 Keyswitch Set Configuration 35
11.11.21 Group Reporting Telephone Allocation 35
11.11.22 Engineer NVM Reset 35
11.11.23 Follow Select 35
11.11.24 Bell Delay 36
11.11.25 Anti Code First Digit 36
11.11.26 Engineers P.C. Third Telephone Number 36
11.11.27 System Option 5 36
11.11.28 System Option 6 36
11.11.29 System Option 7 36
11.11.30 System Option 8 36
11.11.31 Communicator Test 37
11.11.32 Miscellaneous Reporting Codes 37
11.11.33 System Option 11 37
11.11.34 System Option 12 37
11.11.35 System Option 13 37
11.11.36 System Option 14 38
11.11.37 System Option 15 38
11.11.38 System Option 16 38
11.11.39 System Option 17 38
11.11.40 System Option 18 38
11.11.41 System Option 19 38
11.11.42 System Option 20 39
11.11.43 System Option 21 39
11.11.44 Set A Set Option 39
11.11.45 Set B Set Option 39
11.11.46 Set C Set Option 39
11.11.47 Set D Set Option 39
11.11.48 Final Door 40
11.11.49 Exiting Engineer Mode 40
11.11.50 Systems Faults 40
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12. ATLAS 8 PLUS LCD - PROGRAMMING 41
12.1 Factory Defaults 41
12.2 Entering Engineer Mode 42
12.3 Setting Volume Control 42
12.4 Resetting The Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) to Factory Settings 42
12.5 Setting The Panel When Mains Fails 42
12.6 Programming Set Modes 43
12.7 Setting the Alarm Bell Time 43
12.8 Setting Entry Time 43
12.9 Setting Exit Time 43
12.10 Changing the Engineer Code 43
12.11 Programming Options 44
12.11.1 Programmable Output1. 44
12.11.2 Programmable Output2. 44
12.11.3 System Option 1 44
12.11.4 System Option 2 44
12.11.5 System Option 3 44
12.11.6 System Option 4 45
12.11.7 Programmable Re-Sets 45
12.11.8 Alarm Receiving Centre Telephone Number 45
12.11.9 Alarm Receiving Centre Second Telephone Number 45
12.11.10 Customer Account Code 1 45
12.11.11 Downloading Access Code 45
12.11.12 Zone Alarm Reporting Codes 45
12.11.13 Zone Tamper Alarm Report Codes 46
12.11.14 System Set / Unset Reporting Codes 46
12.11.15 User Set Reporting Codes 46
12.11.16 User Unset Reporting Codes 47
12.11.17 Maintenance and Priority Codes 47
12.11.18 Restoral Reporting Codes 47
12.11.19 Digicom Codes 47
12.11.20 Keyswitch Set Configuration 48
12.11.21 Group Reporting Telephone Allocation 48
12.11.22 Engineer NVM Reset 48
12.11.23 Follow Select 48
12.11.24 Bell Delay 48
12.11.25 Anti Code First Digit 49
12.11.26 Engineers P.C. Third Telephone Number 49
12.11.27 System Option 5 49
12.11.28 System Option 6 49
12.11.29 System Option 7 49
12.11.30 System Option 8 49
12.11.31 Communicator Test 49
12.11.32 Miscellaneous Reporting Codes 50
12.11.33 System Option 11 50
12.11.34 System Option 12 51
12.11.35 System Option 13 51
12.11.36 System Option 14 51
12.11.37 System Option 15 51
12.11.38 System Option 16 51
12.11.39 System Option 17 51
12.11.40 System Option 18 51
12.11.41 System Option 19 51
12.11.42 System Option 20 52
12.11.43 System Option 21 52
12.11.44 Set A Set Option 52
12.11.45 Set B Set Option 52
12.11.46 Set C Set Option 52
12.11.47 Set D Set Option 52
12.11.48 Final Door 53
12.11.49 Change Text 53
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12.11.50 Exiting Engineer Mode 53
12.11.51 System Faults 53
13. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 54
13.1 Power supply 54
13.2 Control PCB 54
13.3 Mechanical 54
13.4 Environmental 54
13.5 Cleaning 54
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4. ENGINEER QUICK REFERENCE PROGRAMMING 55
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5. COMMUNICATION PROGRAMMING 57
ATLAS 8 PLUS SERVICE HISTORY 62
8 ZONE PROGRAMMING LABEL 63
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1 INTRODUCTION
The Atlas is a fully featured intruder alarm control panel, based around a micro-controller with 8 fully programmable
zones. It may be operated via a single Remote Keypad, a maximum of 3 remote keypads (Atlas RKPs) may be fitted at
convenient points around the premises. All features are fully programmable and there are four levels of access to the
system.
The User codes allow access to the basic functions needed for everyday setting and unsetting of the system.
The Manager User level gives access to all setting and unsetting facilities, but also allows the changing of code
numbers (except the Master User Code) and testing of the system
The Master User level gives access to all setting and unsetting facilities, but also allows the changing of code
numbers and testing of the system.
The Engineer level gives total access to the system including the ability to reconfigure the system and reset the
system event-log memory. The Engineer cannot, however, set or unset the system unless a 4 digit user code is
known.
TELECOM INTERFACE
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NALOG
This terminal equipment is designed for connection to the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN) voice telephony network offered by operators in all member states of the
European Economic Area (EEA)
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CAUTION
HOT SURFACES
SAFETY
1. The mains electrical installation should be carried out in accordance with National and local regulations
by a technically competent person.
2. Always remove / isolate the mains supply before carrying out servicing of the panel.
3. Connect the unit to a single pole fused spur. If the neutral cannot be identified use a double pole disconnect
version.
4. The equipment should be mounted so that no access can be gained to the electrical cable entry point.
5. Always mount the equipment vertically. This will ensure the correct airflow inside the unit under a full load.
6. On completion of wiring, all cables should be tied together to prevent any possibility of a loose wire
causing a safety hazard.
7. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
- For continued protection against the risk of fire replace only with the same type and rating of fuse.
- 12V (See section 11 - Technical Specifications)
- Designed to comply with EN60950 and IEC950
- Meets required standards
Fuses
Batteries
Electrical Safety Standards
Telecommunications Safety Standards
Labels
Protective Earth:
must
For continuing electrical safety in the event of a failure of the
electrical safety insulation this equipment be earthed.
Functional earth: To allow the equipment to operate correctly.
Double installation: Has two layers of electrical insulation and therefore does not require
any protective earthing.
Hot surfaces: Surfaces, which may cause injury.

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3 ACCESS LEVELS
3.1 User Codes (Codes 3 to 7) 1. Panel setting and unsetting with a unique pass code.
2. Setting and unsetting of the door chime facility.
3. Event log viewing.
3.2 Master & Manager CodesAll User facilities plus
(Master Code 1, Manager Code 2) 4. Clearing of event log (if allowed by the Engineer).
5. Changing the User codes, (the Manager cannot alter the Master
User Code).
6. LED / Strobe / Bell / Extension Speaker test facility.
7. Walk test facility for all four set modes.
8. Remote Dial in enabling.
3.3 Engineer All facilities except setting / unsetting the system unless user code known.
9. Zone programming for all four set modes.
10. Bell timer setting.
11. Entry / Exit timer settings.
12. Alteration of Engineer code.
13. Enabling or Disabling of Event log reset by Master user.
14. Programming of communication and programmable output
options.
15. Engineer NVM Reset.
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4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
4.1 Operating Modes
Day Mode This is the state of the panel when unset. Fire, Personal Attack and Tamper inputs,
however, remain active 24 hours a day. (These are referred to as 24-hour zones).
Set Modes When the panel is set an activation of any Access, Immediate or 24 hour zone will cause an alarm
condition. When an alarm is generated the internal and external sounders will operate for the length
of time programmed and the tone of the extension speaker will be two notes repeated rapidly. The
strobe lamp will also be activated and will continue to operate until the panel is unset.
At the time of setting the control panel, any one of four set modes can be selected. i.e.
Set A: Whole system set; nobody on premises.
Set B: Upstairs off, Downstairs set.
Set C: Upstairs set, Downstairs off.
Set D: Garage and kitchen off, remainder on.
The above are purely examples. The Engineer has the ability at the programming stage to configure
all the circuits to the customer's exact requirements.
4.2 Entry / Exit Mode
Entry When the panel is set and an Entry / Exit zone is triggered the Entry timer will begin to countdown.
During this period an Entry tone (single repeated bleep) will be produced by the extension speaker
and any zones which are programmed as Access zones will be ignored.
If either user code is entered before the end of the count down period the panel will return to unset
mode. If the timer is allowed to elapse before a user code is entered the panel will go into an alarm
state. In this case the system needs to be 'Unset'
Exit With the panel in ‘day’ mode, if a user code is entered the Exit timer will begin. If all the Immediate
zones are clear, then the Exit tone will be heard. Leave the protected area by the predetermined Exit
route. As you trigger access zones the tone will change temporarily to a repeated low tone. When all
the zones are clear, the Exit tone will continue again until the end of the time-out period. The panel will
then be set.
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5 ZONES
5.1 Engineer Programmable Zones
Entry / Exit This is a zone which allows limited-time access to the premises in order to set or unset the system.
Access This is a zone which, on setting the panel, allows access to the Entry / Exit zone. However, if the panel
is set and an Access zone is triggered before an Entry / Exit zone then an alarm will be generated
immediately.
Immediate This is a zone which will, when entered, create an instant alarm when the panel is set.
Omit If a zone is programmed as an Omitted zone by the Engineer, then it is ignored by the panel. It
allows the user to continue to use the alarm system even if a fault has been discovered on one or
more zones.
Personal Attack Triggering of the Personal Attack (P.A.) zone will always cause a full alarm activation regardless of
whether or not the panel is set. The P.A. zone may be programmed as silent. A silent P.A. activation
will not cause the bell and strobe to operate but the central station will be informed of a P.A.
activation and the digital communicator output will operate, if the system has been programmed to do
so.
Tamper The tamper zone may be programmed to give an internal siren or internal and external sounder, in
unset mode. In set mode both sounders will operate.
Fire Triggering of the fire zone will activate internal and external sounders. A fire alarm is identified by
a three note rising sound, which is easily distinguished from all other tones. The external sounder will
operate at 1 second intervals.
NOTE: The Fire Zone is intended as an extra feature to the intruder alarm system and must not
be regarded as a total fire protection system.
24-Hour Zone Will cause an instant alarm when the panel is in day or set mode. (Fire, Personal Attack and Tamper
are all 24 hour zones).
Latched Keyswitch May be programmed to set / unset the system in any one set mode
Momentary Keyswitch May be programmed to set / unset the system in any one set mode.
6 DIAL OUT REPORTING
The Atlas has the capability to send messages of alarm status to a Central Receiving Station. Every time the alarm
status changes i.e. Alarm Set/Unset, System Fault or Alarm Actuation a message is sent to the Alarm Receiving Centre
informing it of the status change. This is called Dial Out Reporting. Dial Out Reporting can be configured to Group
Reporting which allows different alarm status changes to be reported to two different locations, 4 groups are available:
Group 1 - Alarms
Group 2 - Set/Unset
Group 3 - Maintenance
Group 4 - 24 Hour call test / 7 day
This gives the engineer the ability to configure the system to only report condition changes to relevant locations.
i.e. one location could be informed of all status changes (Groups 1 to 4) while a second location could only be informed of
Group 1 conditions.
Confirmed Alarm: This is an extra code, which is set upon two different zones being activated in one set period. It is
used to signal that the alarm condition is less likely to be a false alarm.
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7 FUNCTIONS
Volume Control This is only accessible when the front cover has been removed and will only affect the volume of any
extension speakers. The volume control is overridden when the panel is in an alarm state.
Chime Chime function applies to ‘day’ mode only and if selected will cause the panel to generate a three-note
sound when an entry/exit zone is triggered. This feature is to inform the occupants of the building
that some one has entered / exited.
Door Bell The push to set input may also be used to operate the extension speaker chime as a door bell feature.
The Push to Set does not have to be enabled.
Event Log The Atlas control panel incorporates a memory log of the last 256 alarm events and is accessible
to both Users and the Engineer. It will record Fire, Intruder, Personal Attack and Tamper alarms and
also show if any of the 8 alarm zones have been triggered or omitted. The Engineer can set the
clearing of the log for either Engineer-only or Master User and Engineer.
Time and Date information can be viewed via a P.C.
Auto Re-sets After an alarm the panel will automatically reset itself when the bell timer has expired.
Any zones, which still remain triggered at that time, will be omitted automatically. The re-sets can be
programmed between continuous and 9 re-sets.
Walk test The walk test function allows each of the set modes to be checked in order to verify that all the
intruder detectors on the alarm system are functioning correctly. When undergoing a walk test the
Engineer or Master / Manager User can choose which of the set-modes they wishe to test. Any zones
used in that set-mode will cause a chime at the RKP or extension speaker if they are triggered.
Keypress
Time-out There is a 60 second keypress time-out facility. If a key is not pressed within 60 seconds of the last
keypress the keypress buffer is cleared.
Duress Code This feature allows the user to either set or unset the alarm with the last two digits of the code
reversed, this will then send a duress code to the alarm receiving centre.
The panel will appear normal when the duress code is active.
Timed Exit: This function enables the normal countdown timer facility for exiting the premises.
Final Door: When programmed any zone programmed as Entry/Exit, will when opened and closed set the system.
Push to Set: This function enables the system to be set at the keypad but the system will not arm until a remote
switch is pressed and all zones are closed.
Programmable
Outputs (PGM) There are 2 programmable outputs which may be programmed for any of the following 8 options:
Remote LED Enable:
This option will allow the PIR LEDs to be enabled during Walk test mode if they have been originally disabled by
removing the link pin. This option will only work if the PIR has a remote LED enable facility (e.g. Pyronix
Enforcer Super).
Latch Memory:
This feature is useful when more than one detector is connected to a single zone. When the panel is set the
LEDs of any triggered detector on this zone will latch causing their LEDs to flash on and off when the panel is
unset. This feature will only work if the PIR has a Latch Memory facility. E.g. Pyronix Enforcer Super.
User Code 7 Operates 5 Seconds Switch Output:
This option will allow the programmable output to act as a momentary switch. This could be used for example
to unlock an electronic door. When assigned the user code 7 can no longer be used to set or unset the system.
Panel Set / Unset Switch Output:
By using this option the programmable output will switch as the panel is set and unset. This may be used for
example to electronically lock a door as the panel is set and unlock it when the panel is unset.
Follow Zone:
This option will allow the programmable output to switch on and off as the programmed zone is entered and
exited.
Follow Line Fail:
This option will allow the programmable output to switch on when a line fail occurs and switch off when the line
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is active again.
Follow Kiss Off:
This option will allow the programmable output to switch on for a few seconds when a communication kiss off
has been successfully completed.
Shock Sensor Reset:
When the panel is reset after an alarm activation and the panel is set, power to the shock sensors will be
momentarily disconnected to reset any sensors connected to the programmable output.
System Option 1. The system may be configured for use with the following:
Double Pole Zones: This is a normally closed zone configuration without end of line resistors.
End of Line Zones: This configuration uses end of line resistors which allow both zone and
tamper circuits on the same zone connection.
User Log Reset Enable: This option allows the user to reset the system log by entering
.
User Log Reset Disable: By selecting this option only the engineer has the ability to reset
the system log.
Tone Dial: Select this option for telephone exchanges using tone dial technology.
Internal & External Sounders On Tamper Activation: This option will cause both internal and
External sounders to activate on a tamper alarm when the panel is in day mode.
Internal Sounder Only On Tamper Activation: This option will cause only the internal sounder
to activate upon a tamper alarm when the panel is in day mode.
System Option 2. The system may be configured for use with the following:
7 Day Test Dial: Dials the alarm receiving centre every 7 days.
24 Hour Test Dial: Dials the alarm receiving centre every 24 hours.
Dial In: This option will allow the panel to respond to an incoming call in Answer Machine
Compatible mode for uploading / downloading of programming information.
Answer Machine Compatible mode (AMC): This provides a way of using the Atlas on the
same line as an answering machine. The default setting is Answer Machine Compatible on.
To remotely access the Atlas in Answer Machine Compatible mode, dial in and wait for a
single ring, then hang up and wait for at least 10 seconds, but no more than 40, then dial back
in. The Atlas will now answer instantly.
No Dial In: This option will allow the panel to ignore incoming calls. The master / manager
user may generate a one hour time window to allow up/downloading by using this function. If
this option is selected - this will answer on a single ring or dial out if telephone number 3
exists.
Wide handshake filters: Gives a greater chance of the handshake from a central station being
recognised, use only if the panel does not transmit data after the correct handshake sequence
has been transmitted by the central station.
Standard handshake filters: This setting is the default and will more reliably detect the correct
handshake.
BSIA test dial enable / disable: the on board Digicom will dial out every 7 days or every 24
hours depending on setting 1.
Silent P.A. Zones: The P.A. zone activation will not generate internal or external sounders if
this option is selected. Dial out will occur however if the panel has been programmed to do so.
Audible P.A. Zones: The Personal Attack zone activation will cause both internal and
external sounders to operate. Dial out will also occur if the panel has been programmed
to do so.
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System Option 3. The system may be configured for use with the following:
Engineer Code Lock N.V.M Reset: This option allows the control panel programmable
settings to be reverted back to factory default when in Engineer mode only.
Engineer Power Up N.V.M Reset: This allows the control panel programmable settings to be
reverted back to factory default when in User Mode.
Engineer Only System Reset: After an alarm activation the user may disable the siren and
bell only, to reset the system fully the engineer must enter his code.
User System Reset: After an alarm activation any user code will reset the system.
User Omits Disabled: If selected the user is unable to omit zones when setting the panel.
User Omits Enabled: If selected the user is able to omit zones when setting the panel.
Door Chime: If enabled a door bell switch may be used to operate the dual tone at the
keypad / panel (connected to the Push To Set terminals).
System Option 4. The system may be configured for use with the following:
Anti-code: If enabled, after an alarm activation the user may disable the siren and bell only, to
reset the system fully the engineer or customer must enter an anti-code. The anti-code is a
randomly generated 5 digit number displayed on the keypad, the number should be given to
who ever holds the anti-code generator, who in turn will give you a 4 digit number which when
entered at the keypad will reset the panel. The engineer as a means of identifying the system
can set the first digit of the anti-code.
Open Zone: When enabled and the panel is unset, any entry/exit, access or immediate zones
will be displayed at the keypad.
Alarm on line fail – STU: when the panel is set, if a line fail occurs the internal and external
alarms will activate and a system fault will be generated.
No alarm on line fail –STU: when the panel is set, if a line fail occurs a system fault will be
generated.
Alarm on line fail – PC: when the panel is set, if a line fail occurs the internal and external
alarms will activate and a system fault will be generated.
No alarm on line fail –PC: when the panel is set, if a line fail occurs a system fault will be
generated.
System Option 5. The system may be configured for use with the following:
Alarm Digi Active High: This will switch from 0 to 12V at the alarm digi com output when
the alarm is activated.
Alarm Digi Active Low: This will switch from 12 to 0V at the alarm digi com output when the
alarm is activated.
PA Digi Active High: This will switch from 0 to 12V at the PA digi com output when the PA
is activated.
PA Digi Active Low: This will switch from 12 to 0V at the PA digi com output when the PA
is activated.
Fire Digi Active High: This will switch from 0 to 12V at the Fire digi com output when the
Fire key is activated.
Fire Digi Active Low: This will switch from 12 to 0V at the Fire digi com output when the
Fire key is activated.
Confirm Digi Active High: This will switch from 0 to 12V at the Confirmed digi com output.
Confirm Digi Active Low: This will switch from 12 to 0V at the Confirmed digi com output.
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System Option 6. The system may be configured for use with the following:
Abort Digi Active High: This will switch from 0 to 12V at the Abort digi com output when the
panel is reset after an alarm activation if a code is entered before a 90 second time out
period.
Abort Digi Active Low: This will switch from 12 to 0V at the Abort digi com output when the
panel is reset after an alarm activation if a code is entered before a 90 second time out
period.
Open Digi Active High: This will switch from 0 to 12V at the Open digi com output when the
panel is Set or unset.
Open Digi Active Low: This will switch from 12 to 0V at the Open digi com output when the
panel is Set or unset.
Duress On / Off: If the last two digits of a user code are reversed when setting or unsetting
the alarm panel a duress code will be sent to the Central Receiving Station (if subscribed to).
System Options 7, The system may be configured for use with the following:
Alarm / P.A. / Fire / Confirmed Alarm restoral reporting on / off.
System Options 8, The system may be configured for use with the following:
Abort restoral reporting on /off.
System Options 11 to 20, The system may be configured for use with the following:
In each set mode and in day mode, Alarm, P.A, Fire, Confirmed Alarm, Abort, Set/Unset and
System Faults can all be programmed as either ‘on or off’. If programmed as on, when
activated a signal will be sent to the Digi output to report this action and an event generated.
Reported system faults are, bell fuse failure, auxiliary fuse failure, battery missing, low battery
voltage, mains failure, line failure PC and line failure Digi.
System Option 21, The system may be configured for use with the following:
Limited Reset: Users can reset the panel after a keypad activated P.A or Fire alarm or a 24
hour zone alarm when in day mode, but an engineer code or anti code must
be entered after a zone alarm activation when in set mode. System option
1 must be configured for engineer only system reset or System Option 4
anti code reset.
All Resets: After any alarm condition (P.A. Fire or zone) an engineer code or anti code
must be entered. System option 1 must be configured for engineer only
system reset or System Option 4 anti code reset.
Re-set omit: If selected, any zone triggered in an alarm activation will be omitted after
the bell has timed out and the system reset.
No Re-set omit: If selected, any zone triggered in an alarm activation will remain protected
after the bell has timed out and the system reset.
Global Tamper Negative Return:
Upon the removal of0V the tamper alarm will be triggered.
Note: The TT terminals must be connected together.
Global Tamper Voltage Free Tamper Loop:
Upon opening the Loop between the TT terminals a tamper alarm will be
triggered.
Programmable Re-sets: The number of control panel re-sets maybe programmed as follows:
a) from 1 to 9 to give up to 9 re-sets
or b) 0 for continuous re-setting after an alarm activation.
Alarm Receiving Centre Telephone Number:
This is the telephone number of the central monitoring Station which, if required, the panel
will dial to during an alarm activation.
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Alarm Receiving Centre Second Telephone Number:
This is an alternative number which will be used by the Atlas if the first telephone line is
busy. If after four attempts connection with the first number fails then this number will be
dialled.
Engineers Third Telephone Number:
If a telephone number is programmed here it will be dialled when is pressed and
initiate an up / downloading session.
Customer Account Code: This is a four digit number given to the installation engineer by the alarm receiving centre.
The number identifies the customer site when the panel dials out during an alarm activation.
The upper Hex digits (B to F) can be used.
Downloading Access Code: This is a four digit access code required by the alarm company in order to access the panel
during an uploading / downloading operation.
Reporting Codes: These are unique two digit codes used by the central monitoring station to identify the zone
causing an alarm activation and to give information on the status of the Atlas. These codes
are issued by the central monitoring station and are dialled out by the Atlas when
programmed to do so. The upper Hex digits (B to F) can be used.
Restoral Reporting Codes: After an alarm activation one of two restoral reporting codes maybe logged.
User Code Restoral: This code will be logged when the system has been reset (2nd user code, engineer code or
anti code) after an alarm activation.
Bell Time-out Restoral: If after the external sounder has timed out the panel is automatically re-set then the bell
time-out restoral code will be logged.
Battery Restoral: This code will be reported when a battery fault is restored after a failure.
A.C. Restoral: This code will be transmitted upon restoral of AC power.
Line Fail Restoral PC: This code will be transmitted upon restoral of the on board comms line.
Line Fail Restoral Digi: This code will be transmitted upon restoral of the off board stu (external comms) line.
Power Up Restoral: This code will be sent when the battery and a.c power is restored to the panel.
Digicom Codes: The Atlas may be programmed to output its communicator codes in one of six different
formats. SIA DTMF format is the default. Check with your central monitoring station for the
required format. The Atlas may be programmed to report the 4 + 2 events via the onboard
serial link at 9600bps.
Keyswitch Set Configuration:
Any of the Atlas alarm zones may be programmed as a keyswitch zone. The keyswitch may
be configured to set the panel as Set A, B, C or D. (see programming section for details).
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8 INSTALLATION AND WIRING
Before beginning any installation work read through this section carefully. Plan out the various areas and degrees of
protection required from each zone. It is important to decide which type each zone should be if selective sets are to be
used. Work out the cable routes avoiding mains cabling and consider the chosen position for the control panel.
8.1 PCB Layout
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9A PANEL ASSEMBLY
The Atlas 8 Plus is packaged with the transformer, speaker and tamper switch in place. The speaker cover, tamper
switch pin and cable knock out should be removed from the panel prior to affixing to the wall.
Battery support tray
Wall fixing hole
Tamper switch
Wiring
knockouts
Ta m pe r
switch pin
Wall fixing hole
+-
Cable tie
slots
Note: Use the cable tie provided to secure the battery in place
Cut out the battery support posts and install into the cut-outs as shown depending upon the size of the battery.
9A.2 Speaker Assembly
Remove the speaker back cover. If the internal speaker is to be used inside the panel, discard the front cover. If the
speaker is to be fitted externally remove the speaker back cover from the panel. The speaker should be mounted using
the two outer holes on the back cover and then clip the front cover into place.
Fix the control panel to the wall using the screws and fitting supplied. Carefully place the PCB onto the supports and
push into place
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