SECO-LARM SECOPAGE 35E User manual

SECO-LARM®U.S.A., Inc.
SECOPAGE 35E
SECOPAGE 35E7
Add-on or stand-alone pagers for nearly any application
For vehicle alarm installations
For information on installing the pager either as a complete vehicle alarm, or
as a pager for another vehicle alarm, please see the separate Tech Manual.
For other applications
The SECOPAGE 35E and SECOPAGE 35E7 connect to most burglar alarm
control panels and many different types of communication equipment. This
allows you to install the pagers for use as silent alarms, remote paging in
conjunction with traditional audible alarms, or remote communication.
This manual
This manual shows some typical connections for pagers in burglar alarm or
communications applications. It includes using the pager in conjunction with
a siren/bell output (regardless of whether a siren or bell is connected), as
well as how to connect as a stand-alone paging alarm by itself.
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The information and specifications printed in this manual are current at the
time of publication. However, the SECO-LARM policy is one of continual
development and improvement. For this reason, SECO-LARM reserves the
right to change specifications without notice. SECO-LARM is also not
responsible for misprints or typographical errors.
SECO-LARM®U.S.A., Inc.
Irvine, CA, USA, 92614
Copyright © 1997 SECO-LARM®U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship while
used in normal service for a period of one year from the date of sale to the
original consumer purchaser. Our obligation is limited to the repair or
replacement of any defective part if the unit is returned, transportation
prepaid, to SECO-LARM.

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INTRODUCTION
The SECOPAGE 35E or SECOPAGE 35E7 connect to most burglar alarm
control panels or any communications device with identifiable outputs when
triggered.
The SECOPAGE 35E and SECOPAGE 35E7 security pagers consist of two
parts: a transmitter which includes trigger and timing circuitry, and the
matching receiver (the "beeper"). The transmitters have a maximum output
power of 4 Watts. The compact ultra-sensitive pager receivers can sense the
transmitted signals up to 2 miles away, depending on antenna and
environmental conditions.
The transmitter is mounted inside the premises to be protected. A page
signal is sent by the transmitter upon an unauthorized entry attempt or a
manual page. The receiver beeps and the alphanumeric LED lights when it
receives the page signal. The receiver can also vibrate for silent paging
(included with the SECOPAGE 35E7, optional on the SECOPAGE 35E.
The receiver can be programmed to receive page signals from 3 separate
premises. The two 1.5V AAA-sized batteries in the receiver last up to one
month with normal use.
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TRIGGERED BY RECEIVER LED DISPLAY
Initial display After press
ON/OFF button
Purple wire 1
Blue wire A, b, or C 2
Blue/white wire* indicates which 3
Blue/green wire* premises is 4
Purple/brown wire* sending the 5
Blue/brown* signal 6
Manual page 7
Power-up xttr none
Figure 6: Understanding the receiver's LED display
* For SECOPAGE 35E7 only.
zone was triggered. Press again, and the beeping stops.
!Manual page — Beeps continuously (3 groups of 3 beeps per group) for
3 minutes if someone pushes the manual page button. The digital LED
display shows which premises is sending the signal (A, b, C). Press the
ON/OFF button once, and the LED display shows "7" to indicate manual
paging. Press again, and the beeping stops.
!Transmitter power-on paging — Beeps continuously (3 groups of 3
beeps per group) for 3 minutes if it is turned on when the transmitter is
first connected to power. The LED display shows which car or building is
sending the signal (A, b, C).
!Receiver power-up — Beeps twice each time the receiver is turned on.
!Unattended indicator — Beeps once every 60 seconds if the user
ignores a page signal. Press the ON/OFF switch to stop the beeping and
display the new signal.
!Low battery indicator — Beeps twice every 5 minutes when the batteries
are low and need replacement. The LED display shows "L" if the ON/OFF
button is pressed.
!Viewing the page memory — The receiver remembers the last 6 pages
(ignores consecutive duplicates). Scroll through the memory history by
repeatedly pressing the ON/OFF button. The page signals are shown one
by one, starting with the most recent. Keeping the ON/OFF switch
depressed repeatedly displays the currently-shown signal. The LED
display shows "-" to indicate either you have seen all the pages in
memory, or there is nothing stored in memory. Turning the receiver OFF
erases the page memory.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................ 2
Requirements ..................................................................... 3
Wiring harnesses ................................................................ 3
Installation 1 — Paging via panel positive or negative output ....... 4
Installation 2 — Paging by powering up when panel is triggered . 5
Installation 3 — Paging with zone annunciation ....................... 6
Installation 4 — For use as a stand-alone burglar alarm ............. 7
Mounting the transmitter ..................................................... 8
Connecting and tuning an antenna ..................................... 8
Transmission range test....................................................... 9
Code-learning the receiver .................................................. 10
Using the receiver (beeper) .................................................. 10
Limited warranty ................................................................. 12

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CODE-LEARNING THE RECEIVER
The included receiver must learn the transmitter's page code before it
can receive signals from that transmitter. The receiver can learn the
page codes of up to 3 transmitters using the following procedure:
1. Turn the receiver OFF. Then press and hold down the ON/OFF
switch, and slide it to the ON position. The LED display will show "≡".
Continue pressing and holding the button for about 3 seconds until
the receiver beeps once. The LED display will flash "A" every 2
seconds. This means the receiver is ready to learn the page code
from the "A" transmitter.
2. Trigger the transmitter (or press the manual page button). This sends
the page signal to the receiver. The receiver will beep 5 times and
the LED display will turn OFF to confirm it has received and learned
the code. The receiver will return to the standby state in about 4
minutes if it did not successfully learn the code.
3. To learn the page code from the "B" (second) transmitter, press the
receiver's ON/OFF switch once so that the LED display turns to "b."
Then repeat step 2. Repeat steps 3 and 2 again for the "C" (third)
transmitter if needed.
NOTE — The receiver stores the transmitter codes in EEPROM. This
memory is maintained even without power for a long period of time
(over 1 year). The receiver does not need to re-learn the transmitter
codes after battery replacement.
The stored transmitter codes cannot be erased. They can only be
written over by another code learning sequence.
USING THE RECEIVER (BEEPER)
!Trigger duration — The pager transmits the page signal for about 30
seconds, whether or not the triggered zone is reset. If the same zone
stays triggered, the transmitter will not start a new transmission cycle.
However, a new cycle will start once another untriggered zone is
triggered.
!Trigger beeps — Beeps continuously for 3 minutes, at 9 beeps per
group, when it receives a triggered signal from the transmitter. The
digital LED display shows which premises is sending the signal (A, b, or
C). Press the ON/OFF button once, and the LED display shows which
REQUIREMENTS
The pagers connect to a burglar alarm control panel or any device with an
output which can be triggered for communication purposes. Please note:
!Output timing — This output can be momentary or latching. However,
note that once the pager is triggered, it will reset about one minute later.
This means any page signal will not trigger the pager until at least one
minute after the preceding page signal.
!Output signal — This output can be positive or negative. The pagers are
compatible with single wire outputs or relay outputs.
!Steady vs. pulsing output — Steady outputs are prefered. Pulsing outputs
will work only if the output lasts less than one minute. If a pulsed output
lasts more than a minute, the pager may be triggered more than once.
(Note: For the SECOPAGE 35E, an individual pulse must be a minimum
of one second, or the pager may not be triggered. A 100msec. pulse is
enough to trigger the SECOPAGE 35E7.)
WIRING HARNESSES
SECOPAGE 35E7
Red wire Connect to constant +12VDC
Black wire Connect to chassis ground
Yellow wire Ground to arm, break ground to disarm
Blue wire Negative (-) trigger input (instant)
Blue/green wire Negative (-) trigger input (instant)
Blue/white wire Negative (-) trigger input (instant)
Purple wire Positive (+) trigger input (instant)
Blue/brown wire Negative (-) trigger input (delay)
Purple/brown wire Positive (+) trigger input (delay)
White/red wire Power antenna and/or siren output (1A max.)
SECOPAGE 35E
Red wire Connect to constant +12VDC
Black wire Connect to chassis ground
Blue wire Negative (-) trigger input (instant)
Purple wire Positive (+) trigger input (instant)
White/red wire Power antenna and/or siren output (1A max.)

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supplied adhesive tape, secure the antenna to a nearby wall or window,
depending on where you get maximum range. Do not secure this
antenna to metal.
3. Regular car AM radio antennas are convenient, and generally offer
sufficient range. Just plug the antenna's plug into the transmitter's
“ANTENNA” jack.
Tuning the antenna for maximum range
The transmitter should be adjusted with a field strength meter to get the
strongest signal for its antenna. These meters can be purchased from most
electronic component shops. Or contact SECO-LARM (model X-PDC2).
1. Connect the antenna, and turn the field strength meter ON. Apply power
to the transmitter, and trigger it with the manual page button or any zone.
2. Tune L1 to get maximum power reading.
3. Then tune C1 to get maximum power reading.
4. Then tune C2 to get maximum power reading.
5. Fine tune by repeating steps 2, 3, and 4.
L1
C1
C2
Figure 5: Tuning the antenna for maximum range
Radio, CB,
or strip
antenna
Antenna jack
Radio jack
Figure 1:
PAGING VIA PANEL POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE OUTPUT
(VIA BURGLAR ALARM SIREN/BELL OUTPUT)
NOTE:
1. This method is most suitable for the SECOPAGE 35E, but will also work
for the SECOPAGE 35E7. Only the red and black wires, plus the blue or
purple wires, are used. (For the SECOPAGE 35E7 only, the yellow wire
must be grounded.)
2. Use only if the alarm outputs an N.O. positive (+) or negative (—) siren/
bell signal for a minimum of at least 1 second.
3. The blue and purple wires draw only a few mA of current.
4. Pager requires 1A of power during transmission.
5. The manual page button operates normally.
6. NOTE the pager is connected to power 24 hours per day.
7. ANTENNA MUST BE CONNECTED.
L1
C1
C2
Pager positive (+) input
Fuse
(2A)
N.O. negative trigger (—) Alarm panel (—)
siren/bell output
Pager ground (—) input
Manual
page
button
Battery
Alarm control panel or
communications panel
WHITE/RED
RED
BLUE*
PURPLE*
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK/WHITE
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TRANSMISSION RANGE TEST
One person should trigger the pager while another is in a house, office, or
wherever the page signal should reach. This will assure that the user will
receive a signal for his/her particular application.
Press the ON/OFF button each time the receiver beeps. This returns the
receiver to the standby state, ready to receive the next page signal.
Maximum range is up to 2 miles. However, range can vary depending on
terrain, environmental conditions, type of antenna used, and so on.
When using the pager inside a building (especially a high-rise), keep the
receiver near a window or a telephone to help increase the effective range.
NOTE — For the transmission range test, stand at least 3 feet (1 meter)
away from the transmitter. Otherwise, you may experience erratic
operation.
N.O. positive trigger (+) Alarm panel (+)
siren/bell output
- or - }
* Use either the BLUE wire (if the
panel's siren/bell output is N.O.
negative) or PURPLE wire (if that
output is N.O. positive). Cut and
insulate the unused wires.

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Relay
MOUNTING THE TRANSMITTER
Carefully study how and where you will install the transmitter before you
start. For best results, please note the following:
!Mount near the alarm control panel or communications device to which it
will be connected (if applicable).
!The transmitter is NOT waterproof. Mount indoors, away from possible
moisture.
!Make sure the transmitter location is suitable for connecting an antenna.
!Do not mount in the path of heater or air conditioning vents.
!Mark locations where the bracket mounting holes will be drilled. Take
care the area to be drilled is free from wiring, trim, or other obstructions.
!Drill holes at your location marks. However, permanently mount the unit
until only after all connections and tests are made.
!Mount the remote manual paging button (if used) in a location were it
can be easily accessed when needed.
IMPORTANT — THE WARRANTY MAY BE VOIDED IF COMPONENTS
OR ACCESSORIES ARE NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY.
IMPORTANT — DO NOT POWER UP THE TRANSMITTER UNTIL THE
ANTENNA IS CONNECTED, OR YOU WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT.
NOTE:
1. This method is suitable for the SECOPAGE 35E and SECOPAGE 35E7.
Only the red and black wires are used.
2. Use only if the panel outputs a STEADY siren/bell signal for a minimum
of 30 seconds when triggered.
3. Pager requires 1A of power during transmission.
4. The manual page button will not operate.
5. NOTE the pager is powered up only when the panel is triggered.
6. ANTENNA MUST BE CONNECTED.
L1
C1
C2
Pager positive
(+) input
Fuse (2A)
Pager ground (—) input
Battery
WHITE/RED
RED
BLUE
PURPLE
BLACK
✘
✘
Figure 2:
PAGING BY POWERING UP WHEN PANEL IS TRIGGERED
✘
N.O.
COM
Alarm panel siren/
bell output (2 wires)
CONNECTING AND TUNING AN ANTENNA
You must connect the antenna before powering up the pager. Otherwise,
the unit will quickly burn out.
Antenna jacks (on the back of the transmitter)
1. "ANTENNA" — Connect to a car or CB antenna. The unit has an
impedance of 50 Ohms.
2. "RADIO" — Not used in this application.
Types of antennas:
The pagers can use one of three types of antennas:
1. CB radio antennas — Offer the longest range, but require a special
connector which can be purchased at Radio Shack or similar electronics
shops. Plug the CB antenna into the adapter, and plug the adapter to
the transmitter's “ANTENNA” jack.
2. Strip antennas (SECO-LARM model E-35ANT) offer convenience and
small size, but range is drastically reduced. Insert the strip antenna's
lead cable into the transmitter's “ANTENNA” jack. Then, using the
Alarm control panel or
communications panel

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Figure 4:
SECOPAGE 35E7 —
FOR USE AS A STAND-
ALONE BURGLAR ALARM
NOTE: 1. This method is suitable for the SECOPAGE 35E and SECOPAGE 35E7.
NOTE for the SECOPAGE 35E: a. No YELLOW wire (the alarm is powered on a 24-hour basis only). b. No BLUE/BROWN wire (no delayed zones).
2. This diagram is for an example only. Other zones can be connected (up
to 6 zones for the SECOPAGE 35E7.)
3. Pager requires 1A of power during transmission. 4. The manual page button operates normally. 5. Minimum pulse length required to trigger:
a. SECOPAGE 35E: 1 second. b. SECOPAGE 35E7: 100 msec.
6. ANTENNA MUST BE CONNECTED.
L1
C1
C2
Fuse (2A)
Battery
BLUE — Instant N.O. (-) trigger input BLACK — Ground (-) input RED — +12VDC (+) input YELLOW — Arm/disarm input (GROUND to arm, BREAK ground to disarm, or connect directly to GROUND for 24-hour operation)
Figure 3: PAGING WITH ZONE ANNUNCIATION
Paging button
(-) N.O. delay zone
(-) N.O. instant zone
BLUE/BROWN — Delay N.O. (-) trigger input
Alarm control panel or
communications panel
BLUE / WHITE  Instant N.O. (-) trigger input
BLUE / GREEN  Instant N.O. (-) trigger input
PURPLE / BROWN  De ayed N.O. (+) trigger input
WHITE / RED  +12VDC (+) siren output, (max 1A)
RED  +12VDC (+) input (via supp ied 2A fuse)
BLACK  Ground (-) input
BLUE / BROWN  De ayed N.O. (-) trigger input
L1
C1
C2
Strip antenna (E-35ANT)
CB antenna
YELLOW*  Arm/disarm input (GROUND to arm, BREAK ground to disarm)
t
PURPLE  Instant N.O. (+) trigger input
BLUE  Instant N.O. (-) trigger input
BLACK / WHITE  Paging push-button, N.O. switch
NOTE  CONNECT CB
ANTENNA OR STRIP
ANTENNA BEFORE
TESTING THE UNIT.
For optimum transmission
range, adjust L1, C1, & C2
after connecting antenna.
(See "Connecting and Tuning
an Antenna."
* NOTE regarding the
YELLOW wire  To arm
the a arm, app y ground to
the YELLOW wire (there is
a 60-second de ay before
the a arm arms). To
disarm, break the ground.
t
Antenna jack
Paging
button
Fuse (2A)
+12VDC power
supp y and battery
*
*
*
*
*
*
*N.O. switch magnetic
contact, push-button, etc.)