Satel ABAX 2 User manual

Wireless keypad
PRF-LCD-A2
Firmware version 3.01
prf-lcd-a2_en 02/23
SATEL sp. z o.o. • ul. Budowlanych 66 • 80-298 Gdańsk • POLAND
tel. [phone]
www.satel.pl
EN

IMPORTANT
The device should be installed by qualified personnel.
Read carefully this manual before proceeding to installation.
Changes, modifications or repairs not authorized by the manufacturer shall void your rights
under the warranty.
The name plate of the device is located on the enclosure base.
The device meets the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
The device is designed for indoor installation.
The device must not be disposed of with other municipal waste. It should be disposed
of in accordance with the existing rules for environment protection (the device was
placed on the market after 13 August 2005).
SATEL aims to continually improve the quality of its products, which may result in changes in
their technical specifications and software. The current information on the introduced
modifications is available on our website.
Please visit us at:
https://support.satel.pl
Hereby, SATEL sp. z o.o. declares that the radio equipment type PRF-LCD-A2 is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity
is available at the following internet address: www.satel.pl/ce
The following symbols may be used in this manual:
- note,
- caution.

CONTENTS
1. Features............................................................................................................................2
2. Description ........................................................................................................................3
3. Installation.........................................................................................................................4
3.1 Adding the keypad to the ABAX 2 system ..................................................................6
3.2 Deleting the keypad from the ABAX 2 system............................................................6
4. Programming.....................................................................................................................7
4.1 Keypad settings..........................................................................................................7
4.1.1 State display.......................................................................................................11
5. Operation ........................................................................................................................13
6. Specifications..................................................................................................................13

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The PRF-LCD-A2 wireless keypad is used to operate and program the PERFECTA 64 M
control panels. It is designed to work within the ABAX 2 two-way wireless system.
The keypad is supported by the ACU-220 / ACU-280 controller with firmware version
6.06 (or newer).
The keypad is not supported by the ARU-200 radio signal repeater.
This manual applies to the keypad with electronics version 2.2 (or newer).
Fig. 1. PRF-LCD-A2 keypad.
1. Features
•Display 2 x 16 characters with backlight.
•LEDs indicating the state of partitions and system.
•12 keys for data entry, with labels according to telephone standard.
•4 additional keys for menu navigation and arming/disarming.
•Backlit keys.
•Built-in proximity card reader.
•Built-in sounder.
•Encrypted two-way radio communication in the 868 MHz frequency band (AES standard).
•Transmission channel diversity – 4 channels for automatic selection of the one that will
enable transmission without interference with other signals in the 868 MHz frequency
band.
•Remote update of the keypad firmware.
•Tamper protection against enclosure opening and removal from mounting surface.
•Power source:
– two CR123A 3 V batteries (required),
– SATEL APS-055 power supply (optional).

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2. Description
Radio communication
The keypad connects to the controller every 4 minutes to give information about its state
(periodical communication). Additional communication takes place:
•when the keypad is in use,
•in the case of keypad tamper,
•when the controller is sending commands to the keypad.
Power source
You must install two CR123A 3 V batteries in the keypad. Optionally, you can connect the
keypad to the SATEL APS-055 power supply (external power source). The APS-055 is
a flush-mounted 5 VDC / 0.5 A power supply. When the keypad is powered by the APS-055
power supply, it operates similarly to a wired keypad. The batteries are then used only if the
external power source is lost.
Operating modes of battery-powered keypad
When the keypad is powered by the batteries, it operates in one of the two modes:
Wake-up – this mode is started by pressing any key. Additionally, the keypad can be woken
up automatically after entry or exit delay countdown begins, the system is armed, or an
alarm occurs (see description of the Wake-up duration parameter p. 10). When the keypad
is in the wake-up mode, it works in much the same way as the wired LCD keypad.
The display is on. The backlight (of display and keys), LED indicators, sound signaling and
proximity card reader are enabled.
Sleep – this mode is started:
– after 20 seconds since the last key press,
– after signaling is over for the event that has woken up the keypad (see description of
the Wake-up duration parameter p. 10).
The purpose of this mode is to save energy. The display is off. The backlight, LED
indicators, sound signaling and proximity card reader are disabled (if a time different from
0 is preset for the Wake-up duration parameter, CHIME from zones will be signaled).
Support for proximity cards
The built-in proximity card reader enables the users to operate the system by using proximity
cards (any 125 kHz passive transponder in the form of a card, tag, etc.). Where proximity
cards are not to be used, the reader can be disabled (to prolong the battery life).
Battery status control
The keypad controls the status of the batteries. If the voltage is lower than 2.75 V:
•low battery information is sent during each periodic transmission,
•a low battery message is displayed.
The battery life depends on how the keypad is used. When the keypad is powered by
the batteries, the more frequently it is woken up, the quicker the batteries will be
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3. Installation
Disconnect power before making any electrical connections.
There is a danger of battery explosion when using a different battery than
recommended by the manufacturer, or handling the battery improperly. Do not
crush the battery, cut it or expose it to high temperatures (throw it into the fire,
put it in the oven, etc.).
Do not expose the battery to very low pressure due to the risk of battery
explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Be particularly careful during installation and replacement of the battery.
The manufacturer is not liable for the consequences of incorrect installation of
the battery.
The used batteries must not be discarded, but should be disposed of in
accordance with the existing rules for environment protection.
The keypad is designed for indoor installation. The place of installation should be readily
accessible to the system users. When selecting the mounting location, take into account the
range of radio communication.
1. Open the keypad enclosure (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2. Opening the enclosure.
2. Install the batteries and add the keypad to the ABAX 2 system (see “Adding the keypad to
the ABAX 2 system”).
3. Put the cover on the catches and snap the enclosure shut.
4. Place the keypad in the location intended for its installation.
If you want to hold the keypad in your hand when checking the radio signal level, grab
the device from its left side (on its right side, there is the antenna, which must not be
covered).

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5. Check the level of signal received from the keypad by the ABAX 2 controller. If the signal
level is lower than 40%, select another place for installation. It may be sufficient to shift
the device ten or twenty centimeters.
The ARF-200 tester makes it possible to check the radio signal strength at the place of
future installation without having to put the keypad there.
6. Open the keypad enclosure (Fig. 2).
7. Place the enclosure base against the wall and mark location of the mounting holes.
8. Drill the holes in the wall for wall plugs (anchors).
9. If the keypad is to be powered by the APS-055 power supply, run the power wires through
the opening in the enclosure base. Use flexible wires with a cross-section of
0.5-0.75 mm2.
10.Using wall plugs (anchors) and screws, secure the enclosure base to the wall. Select wall
plugs specifically intended for the mounting surface (different for concrete or brick wall,
different for plaster wall, etc.). When installed, the device must withstand a pull-off force of
at least 50 N.
11.If the APS-055 power supply is used, connect the power wires to the “+” and “–” terminals
(Fig. 3). Use a 1.8 mm flathead screwdriver.
12.Put the cover on the catches and snap the enclosure shut.
13.Lock the cover using screws.
Fig. 3. Connecting the power wires.

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Fig. 4. Disconnecting the power wires.
3.1 Adding the keypad to the ABAX 2 system
You can add the wireless keypad to the ABAX 2 system using a computer with
PERFECTA SOFT program installed. You can register up to 4 PRF-LCD-A2 keypads in the
controller.
1. Click on the “Hardware” tab.
2. Click on one of the unused keypads. Address of this keypad will be assigned to the
wireless keypad after the adding procedure is finished.
3. Click . The wireless device adding panel will be displayed.
4. In the “Serial no.” field, enter the serial number of the keypad. You will find it on the
keypad electronics board.
5. Press any key on the keypad being added.
6. When the “Device's data read” message will be displayed, click “OK”. The wireless device
adding panel will be closed.
7. Click to save changes.
3.2 Deleting the keypad from the ABAX 2 system
1. Click on the “Hardware” tab.
2. Click on the wireless keypad you want to delete.
3. Click . The “Device deleting” window will be displayed.
4. Click “Delete”. The “Device deleting” window will be closed.
5. Click to save changes to the control panel.

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4. Programming
You can configure all the wireless keypad settings using a computer with PERFECTA SOFT
program installed. Not all settings can be configured using the keypad. Names of parameters
and options from the PERFECTA SOFT program are used in this manual. When a parameter
or option is described, you will find one of the following information in square brackets:
•name of the function used to configure a parameter or option in the keypad,
•name of a parameter or option from the keypad.
4.1 Keypad settings
Fig. 5. PERFECTA SOFT program: keypad settings.
Name [28.Names] – individual name of the keypad (up to 16 characters).
Alarm in part. [22.Partitions] – the partition in which alarm will be generated in the event of
keypad tamper (opening of enclosure or loss of communication).

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Options
Show partition 1 status [Show part.1] – if this option is enabled, the keypad indicates the
status of partition 1 (display / LED indicators / audible signal).
LED set: I [I LED set part.1] – if you select this option, the I-labelled LEDs indicate the
status of partition 1.
LED set: II [II LED set part1] – if you select this option, the II-labelled LEDs indicate the
status of partition 1.
Show partition 2 status [Show part.2] – if this option is enabled, the keypad indicates the
status of partition 2 (display / LED indicators / audible signal).
LED set: I [I LED set part.2] – if you select this option, the I-labelled LEDs indicate the
status of partition 2.
LED set: II [II LED set part2] – if you select this option, the II-labelled LEDs indicate the
status of partition 2.
Show partition 3 status [Show part.3] – if this option is enabled, the keypad indicates the
status of partition 3 (display / LED indicators / audible signal).
LED set: I [I LED set part.3] – if you select this option, the I-labelled LEDs indicate the
status of partition 3.
LED set: II [II LED set part3] – if you select this option, the II-labelled LEDs indicate the
status of partition 3.
Show partition 4 status [Show part.4] – if this option is enabled, the keypad indicates the
status of partition 4 (display / LED indicators / audible signal).
LED set: I [I LED set part.4] – if you select this option, the I-labelled LEDs indicate the
status of partition 4.
LED set: II [II LED set part4] – if you select this option, the II-labelled LEDs indicate the
status of partition 4.
Quick arm - partition 1 [Quickarm part.1] – if this option is enabled, the user can arm
partition 1 from the keypad without using code / card.
Quick arm - partition 2 [Quickarm part.2] – if this option is enabled, the user can arm
partition 2 from the keypad without using code / card.
Quick arm - partition 3 [Quickarm part.3] – if this option is enabled, the user can arm
partition 3 from the keypad without using code / card.
Quick arm - partition4[Quickarm part.4] – if this option is enabled, the user can arm
partition 4 from the keypad without using code / card.
Show code entering [Show code enter.] – if this option is enabled, entering the code is
presented on the keypad display by asterisks.
Quick control [Quick control] – if this option is enabled, the users can control the outputs by
using the number keys. The 15. Controlled outputs must be assigned to the keys (see:
PERFECTA 64 M control panel Programming manual).
Key 7 - troubles review [Troubles review] – if this option is enabled, the user can press and
hold for 3 seconds to view the troubles.
Key 8 - chime on/off [Chime on/off] – if this option is enabled, the user can press and hold
for 3 seconds to enable/disable the chime signal.
Key 9 - change disp. mode [Disp.mode change] – if this option is enabled, the user can
press and hold for 3 seconds to switch the keypad between the normal mode and
the system preview mode.
Define the types of information to be displayed in the system preview mode. You can
only do it in the PERFECTA SOFT program (see: “State display” p. 11).

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Alarm 3 incorrect codes [3 wrng codes al.] – if this option is enabled, entering incorrect
code three times will generate the alarm.
MEDICAL alarm [Medical alarm] – if this option is enabled, the user can generate the
medical alarm by pressing and holding for 3 seconds.
FIRE alarm [Medical alarm] – if this option is enabled, the user can generate the fire alarm by
pressing and holding for 3 seconds.
PANIC alarm [Medical alarm] – if this option is enabled, the user can generate the panic
alarm by pressing and holding for 3 seconds.
Silent PANIC [Silent panic] – if this option is enabled, the panic alarm generated from the
keypad will be a silent one, i.e. the keypad will not indicate it, there will be no audible
signal, but the alarm will be reported to the monitoring station. The silent panic alarm is
useful when the control panel is sending events to the monitoring station, but unauthorized
persons should not be aware of the alarm being generated. The option is available, if the
PANIC alarm option is enabled.
Display and keys
Date/time format [210.ClockFormat] – mode of presentation of time and date on the display.
LCD backlight [26.LCDbacklight] – the way the display backlight will work. If the keypad is
powered by the batteries, the backlight will work only when the keypad is woken up.
The settings should be interpreted as follows:
not present – disabled.
permanent 50% – enabled: brightness 50%.
permanent 100% – enabled: brightness 100%.
auto 0-50% – enabled: brightness 50%.
auto 0-100% – enabled: brightness 100%.
auto 50%-100% – enabled: brightness 100%.
Keypad backlight [27.KEYbacklight] – the way the keys backlight will work. If the keypad is
powered by the batteries, the backlight will work only when the keypad is woken up.
The settings should be interpreted as follows:
not present – disabled.
auto – enabled.
permanent – enabled.
Chime
The keypad can audibly signal violation of selected zones.
When the wireless keypad is powered by the batteries:
−the CHIME signaling is enabled no more than once every 30 seconds,
−the keypad in the sleep mode signals the CHIME if Wake-up duration is different
from 0.
Volume
[251.Keys] – volume of the beeps generated during keypad operation (key pressing,
confirmation of performed operation, etc.).
[252.Chime] – volume of the beeps generated after zone violation (CHIME).
[253.Entry delay] – volume of the entry delay signaling.
[254.Exit delay] – volume of the exit delay signaling.

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[255.Fire alarm] – volume of the fire alarm signaling.
[256.Burg.alarm] – volume of the burglary, panic and medical alarm signaling.
[257.Warn.alarm] – volume of the warning alarm signaling.
[258.New trouble] – volume of the trouble signaling.
Wireless keypad
Additional settings of the PRF-LCD-A2 keypad can only be configured in the
PERFECTA SOFT program.
Wake-up duration – maximum length of time for which the keypad can be woken up
automatically (applies to the keypad powered by the batteries). If you enter a value
different from 0:
– the keypad will be woken up automatically when entry or exit delay countdown has
begun, the system has been armed, or alarm has been generated,
– the CHIME from zones will also be signaled when the keypad is in the sleep mode.
If you enter 0, the keypad will not be woken up automatically.
If the Wake-up duration is different from 0, the keypad will be awaiting for
transmissions with information on events. As a result, the energy consumption will be
growing and the battery life will be considerably reduced.
The keypad is woken up not more frequently than every 30 seconds. If the event that
is to wake up the keypad occurs before the 30 seconds have elapsed since the last
automatic wake-up, the keypad will stay asleep.
The Wake-up duration is the maximum time, i.e. if the event signaling takes less time,
the sleep mode will be resumed in the keypad earlier.
It may take a few seconds for the keypad to wake up after the event occurred.
Wireless keypad initial greeting – message displayed on the wireless keypad after
wake-up. The message is the same in all PRF-LCD-A2 keypads.
Card reader – if this option is enabled, the card reader is supported.
If the card reader is not to be used, disable the Card reader option. This will reduce the
keypad’s power consumption. If the keypad is powered by the batteries, this will
prolong the battery life.
Presence control – if this option is enabled, the keypad presence is being monitored.
If there is no transmission from the keypad for 20 minutes, missing keypad will be
reported.
Buttons
– click to add the wireless keypad.
– click to delete the wireless keypad.
Proximity cards
Arming – methods to arm the system using the proximity card:
card read – if you select this option, the system will be armed when the user brings the
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card hold-down – if you select this option, the system will be armed when the user brings
the card close to the keys and holds it for 3 seconds.
In the keypad service menu, use the Prox.card – arms option to define the method of
arming with card (option enabled = card read; option disabled = card hold-down).
Card hold-down control outputs [216.Card c.out.] – outputs that the user can control by
using the proximity card. To switch the output, the user has to bring the card close to the
keys and hold it for about 3 seconds. Select the 15. Controlled type outputs. It is possible
to control the outputs using the proximity card if the card read arming method is selected.
State disp. – click to open the “State disp.” window.
4.1.1 State display
Fig. 6. “State disp.” window.
[Item]– in this field you can select which items are to be shown on the display. Click to
drop down the list of available items, then click the item you want to select. Click to
add the selected item to the display.
Text – text entered by you.
Partition state – symbol that indicates the partition state. After you add the item, select
the partition (click to drop down the list of partitions, then click the partition whose
state is to be shown on the display).
Zone state – symbol that indicates the zone state. After you add the item, select the zone
(click to drop down the list of zones, then click the zone whose state is to be shown
on the display).
Output state – symbol that indicates the output state. After you add the item, select the
output (click to drop down the list of outputs, then click the output whose state is to
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Temperature – information on temperature from an ABAX 2 wireless device. After you
add the item:
– select the zone to which the ABAX 2 device is assigned (click to drop down the list
of zones, then click the zone to which the ABAX 2 device is assigned),
– decide if the temperature is to be displayed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Day (digit) – number of the day of the month made up of one or two digits.
Day (2 digits) – number of the day of the month made up of two digits (numbers 1-9 will
be preceded by 0, e.g. 01).
Day of week – name of the day of the week abbreviated to three letters.
Month (digit) – number of the month made up of one or two digits.
Month (2 digits) – number of the month made up of two digits (numbers 1-9 will be
preceded by 0, e.g. 01).
Month (name) – name of the month abbreviated to three letters.
Year (2 digits) – last two digits of the year.
Year (4 digits) – year in full.
Hour – number of hours made up of one or two digits.
Hour (2 digits) – number of hours made up of two digits (numbers 1-9 will be preceded
by 0, e.g. 01).
Minutes – number of minutes made up of one or two digits.
Minutes (2 digits) – number of minutes made up of two digits (numbers 1-9 will be
preceded by 0, e.g. 01).
Seconds – number of seconds made up of one or two digits.
Seconds (2 digits) – number of seconds made up of two digits (numbers 1-9 will be
preceded by 0, e.g. 01).
colon (blinking) – blinking colon to separate items.
Keypad number – name given to the keypad.
Power measuring – information on the power consumption of the appliance connected to
the ASW-200 smart plug. After you add the item, select the output to which the
ASW-200 plug is assigned (click to drop down the list of outputs, then click the
output to which the ASW-200 plug is assigned).
If you want to add space between the items, add the Text type item and enter space.
– click to move down the item selected in the field below ([List of displayed items]).
– click to move up the item selected in the field below ([List of displayed items]).
– click to delete the item selected in the field below ([List of displayed items]).
– click to add the item selected from the list above ([Item]). The item will be displayed in
the field below ([List of displayed items]).
[List of displayed items]– list of items displayed in the system preview mode is presented
in this field. The items are displayed in the same sequence as they are presented on the
list (top to bottom). To change the sequence, use the and buttons.
[Display preview] – display preview shows how the items are arranged.
Import – click to import system preview settings from another keypad.
OK – click to confirm the changes and close the window.
Cancel – click to close the window without saving the changes.

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5. Operation
You can use the wireless keypad in the same way as the wired LCD keypad.
If the wireless keypad is powered by the batteries, first press any key to wake up the
keypad. In addition to waking up the keypad from sleep, pressing a key will also have
other consequences, as appropriate for the given key. The keypad will treat each key
pressing exactly in the same way.
For instructions on how to use the keypad, refer to the control panel manuals. The manuals
are available in electronic form on the www.satel.pl website.
6. Specifications
Operating frequency band ...................................................................868.0 MHz ÷ 868.6 MHz
Radio communication range (in open area)............................................................up to 800 m
Batteries........................................................................................................... 2 x CR123A 3 V
Standby current consumption from battery.........................................................................5 µA
Maximum current consumption from battery (card reader disabled)................................50 mA
Maximum current consumption from battery (card reader enabled) ................................60 mA
Supply voltage (power supply).........................................................................................5 VDC
Standby current consumption from power supply............................................................17 mA
Maximum current consumption from power supply..........................................................42 mA
Environmental class according to EN50130-5.........................................................................II
Operating temperature range...............................................................................-10°C...+55°C
Maximum humidity..........................................................................................................93±3%
Enclosure dimensions..................................................................................139 x 124 x 22 mm
Weight...............................................................................................................................280 g