Satel Versa User manual

Alarm Control Panels
VERSA
Firmware version 1.03
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USER
MANUAL
GDAŃSK

WARNING
To avoid any problems during operation of this control panel, it is recommended that you
familiarize yourself with this manual before you start using the equipment.
Making any construction changes or unauthorized repairs is forbidden. This applies, in
particular, to modification of assemblies and components. Maintenance and/or repair
operations should be performed by authorized personnel (i.e. the installer or factory service).
The control panel should only be connected to the analog subscriber lines. Connecting its
telephone circuit to a digital network (e.g. ISDN) may cause damage to the equipment. In
case of changing the analog line to the digital one, it is necessary to contact the alarm
system installer.
Pay special attention if the telephone line used by the control panel is frequently busy and/or
failures are reported, concerning the line and/or monitoring. Report such situations to the
alarm system installer immediately.
To ensure adequate protection, the alarm security system must be in good working order,
therefore SATEL recommends that it be regularly tested.
The alarm security system cannot prevent burglary, assault or fire from happening, but it
guarantees that in case of emergency measures will be taken to reduce the possible damage
(the alarm will be signaled optically and acoustically, appropriate services will be notified,
etc.), which may deter the potential burglars.
CAUTION!
The security alarm system is fitted with a battery. Do not throw the used-up battery away, but
recycle it as required by the existing regulations (European Directives 91/157/EEC and
93/86/EEC93/86/EEC).
The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.satel.eu/ce

Changes made to the firmware version 1.03
User functions
Diagnostic functions allow you to obtain information on the status of
433 MHz detectors supported by VERSA-MCU controller.

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................4
2. Technical Performance of Security Alarm System............................................................4
3. Alarm System Operating Costs.........................................................................................4
4. Glossary............................................................................................................................5
5. Control Panel Compliance with EN 50131 Standard Requirements for Grade 2..............6
6. Operating the Alarm System with Keypad ........................................................................7
6.1 Display [LCD keypads]........................................................................................................... 9
6.2 LEDs presenting zone status [LED keypads]....................................................................... 10
6.3 LEDs presenting partition and system state ........................................................................ 10
6.4 Keys.....................................................................................................................................11
6.5 Buzzer..................................................................................................................................12
6.5.1 Beeps generated when operating............................................................................................... 12
6.5.2 Beeps generated during programming....................................................................................... 13
6.5.3 Events signaled by sounds......................................................................................................... 13
6.6 Codes...................................................................................................................................13
6.7 Arming..................................................................................................................................13
6.7.1 Arming without partition selection............................................................................................... 14
6.7.2 Arming the selected partition...................................................................................................... 14
6.7.3 Quick arming............................................................................................................................... 14
6.7.4 Arming without delay .................................................................................................................. 15
6.7.5 Arming under duress .................................................................................................................. 15
6.7.6 Information about bypassed zones before arming..................................................................... 15
6.7.7 Denial of arming and forced arming ........................................................................................... 15
6.7.8 Failure of arming procedure........................................................................................................ 16
6.8 Disarming and/or alarm clearing.......................................................................................... 16
6.8.1 Disarming and/or alarm clearing without partition selection....................................................... 16
6.8.2 Disarming and/or alarm clearing in selected partition ................................................................ 17
6.8.3 Disarming and/or alarm clearing under duress .......................................................................... 17
6.8.4 Viewing the zones which triggered alarm................................................................................... 17
6.9 Quick inspection of partition status......................................................................................17
6.10 Triggering the alarm from keypad........................................................................................ 18
6.10.1 Triggering fire alarm.................................................................................................................... 18
6.10.2 Triggering medical (auxiliary) alarm ........................................................................................... 18
6.10.3 Triggering panic alarm................................................................................................................ 18
6.11 Enabling/disabling the chime signal..................................................................................... 18
6.12 User menu ...........................................................................................................................18
6.12.1 Access to functions by using arrow keys.................................................................................... 18
6.12.2 Access to functions by using numerical shortcuts...................................................................... 18
6.12.3 "Step by step" programming method.......................................................................................... 19
6.12.4 User functions list ....................................................................................................................... 19
6.12.5 Entering digits............................................................................................................................. 20
6.12.6 Entering hexadecimal values...................................................................................................... 21
6.12.7 Entering names........................................................................................................................... 21
6.13 Change own code................................................................................................................ 22
6.14 Users....................................................................................................................................22
6.14.1 Adding a user.............................................................................................................................. 22
6.14.2 User editing................................................................................................................................. 28
6.14.3 Removing a user......................................................................................................................... 29
6.15 Canceling the telephone messaging.................................................................................... 30
6.16 Zone bypassing/unbypassing ..............................................................................................30
6.16.1 Zone inhibiting ............................................................................................................................ 30
6.16.2 Zone isolating ............................................................................................................................. 31
6.17 Viewing the event log...........................................................................................................31

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6.18 Auto-arming deferment.........................................................................................................32
6.18.1 Simple auto-arming deferment....................................................................................................32
6.18.2 Auto-arming deferment by means of function .............................................................................32
6.19 Setting the system time and date.........................................................................................32
6.20 Programming the timers.......................................................................................................33
6.20.1 Programming the weekly schedule..............................................................................................33
6.20.2 Programming an exception..........................................................................................................34
6.20.3 Selecting the arming mode..........................................................................................................34
6.21 Programming the telephone numbers to be notified ............................................................35
6.22 Programming codes to acknowledge messaging.................................................................36
6.23 Checking the troubles and system state ..............................................................................36
6.23.1 Trouble list...................................................................................................................................37
6.23.2 Trouble handling procedure.........................................................................................................37
6.23.3 Trouble memory and clearing the trouble memory......................................................................38
6.24 Output control.......................................................................................................................38
6.24.1 Quick control of outputs...............................................................................................................38
6.24.2 Controlling the outputs by means of function..............................................................................38
6.25 Tests.....................................................................................................................................39
6.25.1 Zone test......................................................................................................................................39
6.25.2 Output test...................................................................................................................................40
6.25.3 Checking radio signal from wireless devices...............................................................................40
6.25.4 Starting the manual test transmission.........................................................................................40
6.25.5 Telephone reporting test..............................................................................................................40
6.25.6 Checking the firmware version of control panel..........................................................................41
6.25.7 Checking the firmware version of modules connected to control panel......................................41
6.25.8 Checking the current supply voltage in modules.........................................................................41
6.25.9 Outputs reset...............................................................................................................................41
6.26 Service .................................................................................................................................41
6.26.1 Service code access rules...........................................................................................................42
7. Operating the Alarm System by means of Proximity Cards............................................43
7.1 Signaling by means of LEDs................................................................................................43
7.1.1 Signaling when the user holds up the card to the device............................................................43
7.1.2 Information about system state ...................................................................................................43
7.2 Buzzer..................................................................................................................................44
7.2.1 Beeps generated when operating ...............................................................................................44
7.2.2 Events signaled by sounds..........................................................................................................44
7.3 Arming..................................................................................................................................44
7.3.1 Full arming...................................................................................................................................44
7.3.2 Arming in mode A........................................................................................................................44
7.3.3 Arming in mode B........................................................................................................................44
7.4 Disarming and alarm clearing...............................................................................................45
8. Operating the Alarm System by means of Keyfob..........................................................45
8.1 Denial of arming and forced arming by means of keyfob.....................................................47
8.2 Failure of the arming procedure initiated from keyfob..........................................................47
9. Operating the Alarm System by Telephone....................................................................47
9.1 Starting the operating by telephone .....................................................................................48
9.2 Stopping the operating by telephone....................................................................................48
10. Acknowledgement of Voice Messaging..........................................................................48
11. History of Changes to the Manual Content.....................................................................49
12. Brief Description of Operating the System with a Keypad ..............................................50

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1. Introduction
We are happy you have chosen a product offered by SATEL and hope you will be satisfied
with your choice. Please be assured that we are always ready to provide you with
professional assistance and information on our products.
The SATEL Company is manufacturer of a broad range of devices dedicated for use in
security alarm systems. Further information is available on our website www.satel.eu or at
the points of sale offering our products.
2. Technical Performance of Security Alarm System
The alarm system is built of technical devices, the performance of which has crucial effect on
the effectiveness of the facility protection. Components of the alarm system may be exposed
to various external factors, such as weather conditions (e.g. outdoor sirens and, during
a storm, also other devices, as a result of atmospheric discharge which may cause harm to
electrical and telephone installations) or mechanical damage. Only a routine check of the
system operation makes it possible to maintain a high level of burglary protection.
The control panel is provided with a number of safeguards and automatic diagnostic features
to test the system performance. Detection of irregularities is signaled by the [TROUBLE]
LED on the keypad. Respond to such a situation immediately and, if necessary, consult
the installer.
Functional test of the alarm system must be carried out on a regular basis. Check that the
control panel responds to violation of particular detectors, that fields of view of those
detectors are not obstructed, that there is reaction to opening the protected doors, and that
signaling devices and telephone messaging are functioning properly.
The installer will specify in detail how the system is to be checked. It is recommended that
the installer carry out periodic maintenance of the alarm system at the user's request.
It is in the user's interest to foresee and prearrange the procedures to be followed when the
control panels starts signaling an alarm. It is important to know how to verify the alarm and
identify its source on the basis of keypad information, and take appropriate measures, e.g., to
organize evacuation.
3. Alarm System Operating Costs
The main task of the control panel is signaling and efficient notification about alarm situations
and, in the case of the reporting function, providing the monitoring station with real-time
information about the protected facility status. Execution of these functions, based on the use
of telephone line, entails some financial costs. Generally, the level of costs incurred by the
alarm system owner depends on the amount of information the control panel must transfer to
the monitoring station. A failure of the telephone links, as well as incorrect programming of
the control panel, may substantially increase these costs. Such a situation usually results
from an excessive number of connections made.
The installer can adjust functioning of the alarm system to the specific conditions and the
type of protected premises, however it is the user who should decide if his or her priority will
be to transfer information at any price, or, if some technical problems occur, the control panel
will be allowed to skip some events, the reception of which has not been acknowledged by
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4. Glossary
Alarm – reaction of the alarm system to detection by the detectors of an intruder in the
protected area, or to another event within the protected area (e.g. glass pane break, gas
detection, etc.). The alarm can be signaled in keypads, proximity card arm/disarm device,
or by sirens (during a defined time or until cleared). Additionally, information on the alarm
can be sent to the monitoring station or the user.
Alarm zone – the zone whose violation can result in the alarm being triggered.
Armed mode – the status of alarm system in which zone violation will trigger the alarm.
Code – a sequence of digits that allows the user to operate the alarm system by using
keypad.
Day armed mode – the status in which only some zones in the partition are armed, as
selected by the installer. The installer should indicate the zones to be armed when a user
stays in the protected area, but there is no risk of the zones being violated by the user
during the daytime. If no such zones are indicated by the installer, the user will not be able
to arm the partition in this mode.
Detector – the basic component of alarm system, which analyzes the environment and, if
a situation recognized as a threat occurs, transmits appropriate information to the control
panel (e.g. motion detectors on registering motion, magnetic contacts on opening the
door/window, glass-break detectors on breaking glass pane, gas detectors on sensing
gas, etc.).
Entry delay – time counted from the moment of entry into the protected area, which makes it
possible to disarm the partition before the alarm is triggered.
Entry route – the route which the user must have to follow after entry into the protected area
before being able to disarm the system. It is usually the same as the exit route.
Exit delay – time counted from the moment of starting the arming procedure in the partition,
which makes it possible to leave the protected area before the alarm is triggered.
Exit route – the route which the user must have to take after arming before he leaves the
protected area. It is usually the same as the entry route.
Fire alarm – alarm triggered by fire detectors, or from the keypad, in the event of fire.
Full armed mode – the status in which all zones belonging to the partition are armed.
Installer – the person who has installed and programmed the alarm system.
Medical (auxiliary) alarm – alarm triggered by means of a button, or from the keypad, if it is
necessary to call the medical assistance.
Night armed mode – the status in which only some zones in the partition are armed, as
selected by the installer. The installer should indicate the zones to be armed when a user
stays in the protected area, but there is no risk of the zones being violated by the user at
night. If no such zones are indicated by the installer, the user will not be able to arm the
partition in this mode.
Panic alarm – alarm triggered by means of the panic button, or from the keypad, in case of
a hold-up.
Partition – a part of the protected area, composed of a number of zones. The division into
partitions makes it possible to limit the access to part of the premises to some selected
users, and to arm/disarm the system only in part of the protected area.
Passive transponder – a wireless device which has no power supply of its own, but, under
the action of magnetic field, it can emit a signal that enables the device to be identified. It
can have the form of proximity card, proximity tag, etc.
Protected area – the area supervised by detectors being part of the alarm system.

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Proximity card – a passive transponder that allows the user to operate the alarm system by
means of a proximity card reader (INT-CR and INT-IT proximity card arm/disarm devices
are provided with the reader).
Reporting – reporting events that occurred in the alarm system to the monitoring station. The
information about occurrence of an event can be transmitted via telephone line, Ethernet
network, etc. The companies offering the alarm system monitoring service undertake to
intervene if specific events occur (e.g. alarms, troubles, etc.).
Service code – a code that allows access to the service mode, as well as some functions in
the user menu.
Service technician – the person whose function is to control operability of the installed alarm
system and its components, as well as to eliminate possible problems. These duties can
be fulfilled by the installer or a person assigned by him.
Siren/beacon – a device providing information about alarms or other events in the alarm
system by means of acoustic or optical signaling.
Tamper alarm – reaction of the alarm system to opening the housing of a device which is
part of the alarm system, tearing off the device from the wall, cutting through the alarm
system cables, etc. Actions taken by the alarm system may be similar as in the event of
alarm, however, if the tamper alarm occurs, it is advisable to call in the installer so that he
can make a checkup.
User – a person which can operate the alarm system, using a code, proximity card or remote
control keyfob.
Warning alarm – in some situations, when the alarm criteria are met, the alarm system does
not take up immediately all the actions provided for in the event of alarm. These actions
are postponed, reaction of the system being limited to signaling warning alarm in keypads,
proximity card arm/disarm devices or on indoor sirens/beacons. Thus the user who made
a mistake when entering the protected area (failed to disarm the system before the entry
delay expires), or moving around the area when the day or night armed mode is activated
(violated the armed zone), has some extra time to disarm the system. Contact your
installer to obtain detailed information on the situations when the alarm will be preceded by
warning alarm.
Zone – 1. a separated portion of the protected area that can supervised by a detector or
detectors. 2. the terminals on control panel/expander electronics board to which you can
connect a detector or another device whose state is to be supervised (panic button, siren
tamper contact, power supply output indicating loss of 230 V AC supply, etc.).
Zone bypassing (inhibiting / isolating) – procedure preventing the alarm from being
triggered by the selected zone when it is in the armed mode. Violations of the zone will be
ignored by the control panel.
Zone violation – a change of the zone status to another, different from that defined for the
normal state (e.g. as a result of motion being sensed by the motion detector, gas being
sensed by the gas detector, etc.).
5. Control Panel Compliance with EN 50131 Standard
Requirements for Grade 2
If the installer has configured the control panel in compliance with the EN 50131 standard
requirements for Grade 2:
1. The user codes should be composed of at least 5 characters.
2. The amount of information provided in the keypads by means of LEDs, display and sound
signaling is limited.
3. Quick arming is not available.

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4. Arming may be impossible, if one of the situations provided for in the standard occurs
(zone violation, trouble).
Impact of the standard requirements on the control panel operation is described in detail
below.
The consequence of the control panel being configured in accordance with requirements of
the standard is lowering the comfort of the control panel operation and unavailability of some
useful user functions, however the first and foremost intention of the standard is to impede
burglary.
6. Operating the Alarm System with Keypad
The control panel can interact with:
VERSA-LCD – LCD keypad;
VERSA-LCDM – LCD keypad;
VERSA-LED – LED keypad.
The keypads are available in a variety of color options for the display and key backlight. The
color variant is indicated by the additional designation in the keypad name (e.g.
VERSA-LCD-GR – green display and keys backlight; VERSA-LCDM-WH – white display and
keys backlight).
The LCD keypad provides information by means of LCD display and LEDs, while the LED
keypad by means of LEDs only. With the LED keypad, both operating and programming of
the system are subject to various limitations, since some information cannot be conveyed by
LEDs. The scope of functions available to the user depends on his/her authority level.
Fig. 1. VERSA-LCD keypad.

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Fig. 2. VERSA-LED keypad.
Fig. 3. VERSA-LCDM keypad.