X10 Orca2000 User manual

ORCA
Panic System
Owner's Manual
™
ORCA Panic System Model ORCA 2000

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READTHIS FIRST
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used
properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturers instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for remote control security devices in
accordance with the specifications in Sub-Parts
B and C of Part 15 of FCC Rules , which are
designedtoprovide reasonableprotectionagainst
such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or
televisionreception, whichcanbe determinedby
unplugging the equipment, try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures.
• Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV
experiencing the interference.
• Relocate the Console with respect to the
radio/TV.
• Move the Console away from the radio/TV.
• Plug the Console into an outlet on a different
electricalcircuitfrom the radio/TVexperiencing
theinterference.
If necessary, consult your local X-10 Dealer for
additional suggestions.
Your Console’s telephone dialer is designed to
conform to federal regulations, and you can
connectittomost telephone lines. However, each
telephone or telephone device that you connect
to the telephone line draws power from the
telephoneline. We refer to this power draw as the
device’s ringer equivalence number, or REN.
If you use morethanonetelephoneorother device
on the line, add up all the RENs. If the total is
more than five, your telephones might not ring.In
rural areas, a total REN of three might impair
ringer operation. If ringer operation is impaired,
remove one of the devices from the line.
Note: You must not connect your Console to:
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-line systems
• Most electronic key telephone systems
YourConsole’stelephonedialercomplieswithPart
68 of FCCRules .You must,upon request, provide
theFCC registration number and the REN to your
telephone company. Both numbers areshown on
the bottom of the Console.
The telephone portion of your security Console
has been tested and found to comply with all
applicable UL and FCC standards.
In the unlikely event that your Console causes
problems on the telephone line, the telephone
company can disconnect your service. The
telephone company attempts to notify you in
advance. If advance notice is not practical, the
telephone company notifies you as soon as
possible and advises you of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.
Also, the telephone company can make changes
to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures
thatcouldaffect theoperation of thisConsole.The
telephonecompany notifies youof these changes
in advance, so you can take the necessary steps
to prevent interruption of your telephone service.
Note:The security functions of this system have
not been tested by Underwriters Laboratories.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................4
SETTING UP THE CONSOLE ..............................................................................5
SETTING UP KEY CHAIN REMOTE AND PANIC BUTTONS .............................7
SETTING UP REMOTE MODULE AND POWERHORN ......................................8
SETTING UP FOR THE MONITORING STATION................................................9
USING THE SYSTEM.........................................................................................12
TURNING LIGHTS ON AND OFF REMOTELY ..................................................13
BATTERY BACK UP............................................................................................14
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................16

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Your X-10 ORCA Panic System makes
you feel secure.The system includes a
Consolewithadigitalcommunicatorthat
connects to ORCA Monitoring Services
when you press a Panic Button. The
system includes 6 Panic Buttons, a
Lamp Module, a Powerhorn, and a
Keychain Remote Control.
Features:
Easy Installation- The ORCA Panic
systeminstallationisasnap.Thesystem
is easy to install and use.Panic Buttons
are shipped with the batteries in place
and pre-installed into the Console so all
you need to do is plug the Console in
and stick the Panic Buttons on the wall.
Built in Digital Communicator- Calls
ORCA Monitoring Services when you
press one of the Panic Buttons.
X-10 Home Automation compatible-
AddingX-10HomeAutomationproducts
such as Lamp Modules, Appliance
Modules, Wall Switch Modules, etc. is
easy with this system, because it is
already configured to control the full
range of X-10 Home Automation
products.
Automatic lighting control- An
automatic timer can be put into action
which turns lights, stereos,TVs, etc.on
and off at random times to make your
home look and sound lived in. This is
set up for you by ORCA Monitoring
Servicesanddownloadedtothesystem
over the phone line..
Battery backed-up Console- If the
power fails or is cut the system doesn't
stop working. Telephone dialing and
alarm siren are still ready for action
using an easy to replace 9V alkaline
backup battery in the Console. An
indicator on the Console warns you
when the battery needs changing.
Fullyexpandable-You canexpand the
system into a burglar alarm system by
adding Door/Window Sensors and/or
Motion Detectors. Plus you can control
lights and appliances by Remote
Control.
INTRODUCTION

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Choosing a location for the
Console
Before you select a location for the
Console,think of theareasinyourhome
where you would be most likely to use
the Panic Buttons.
Select a location that is central to those
areas and that is within the Console’s
range (up to 100 feet).
Here are some other things to consider
when choosing the Console’s location:
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Hallway
Study
• It must be close to a modular
telephone jack so you can easily
connect the telephone dialer.
• The Console’s loud alarm might
frightenyou if you trip it whileyou are
next to it, so it is best to place the
Console in a large open area (like a
living room). But, you should also
place it close to a window so
neighbors are more likely to hear the
alarm.
The siren in the Console can be turned
off by ORCA Monitoring Services if you
prefer.You canthen hidethe Consolein
aclosetanduse the Powerhorn to scare
away intruders.
SETTING UP THE CONSOLE

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Setting up the Console
4. Plug the Console into an AC outlet
which is not controlled by a wall
switch.
3. Plug one end of the supplied
telephonecordintothe Console and
the other end of the telephone cord
into a modular telephone jack.
Warning: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, never plug a
telephonecord intoa telephoneline
jack until the other end of the cord
is plugged into the Console.
Note: if you already have a phone
plugged into the jack, use the
included 'T' adapter to plug the
Console and telephone into the
same jack.
1. Slide off the battery compartment
cover and clip a 9V battery onto the
battery contacts.
2. Slide the battery into the battery
compartmentandreplacethe cover.
If your telephone wiring does not
have a modular jack, you can:
• Update the wiring yourself. Most
good electrical stores sell adapters
to convert older wiring methods to
modular wiring.
• Have the telephone company
update the wiring for you.
Note: The telephone company
charges to install the necessary
jacks.
The USOC number of the jacks to
beinstalled isRJ11C (or RJ11Wfor
a wall plate installation).
Youcan usethe Console witheither
pulseor touch-tonephone systems.

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1. Install2AAAalkalinebatteriesinthe
KR16A Keychain Remote's battery
compartment.
2. Set theINSTALL/RUN switchonthe
ConsoletoINSTALL(locatedunder
the flip up door).
SETTING UP KEYCHAIN REMOTE & PANIC BUTTON
3. Press and hold PANIC on the
Keychain Remote for about 4
seconds.The Console chimes.
4. Set the Console's slide switch back
to RUN1 or RUN2.
5. To set up additional key chain
remote controls* repeat above
steps.
Panic Button
1. Install2AAAalkalinebatteriesinthe
KR15A Panic Button's battery
compartment.
2. Set theINSTALL/RUNswitchonthe
ConsoletoINSTALL(located under
the flip up door).
3. Press and holdthe redPanic Button
on the KR15A for about 4 seconds.
The Console chimes.
4. Set the Console's slide switch back
to RUN1 or RUN2.
5. To set up additional Panic Buttons *
repeat above steps.
One of the 6 included Panic Buttons is
black in color.This one can be placed in
aspecial compartmenton thedorsal fin
of a 26" long Lucky ORCA Whale.
* You can install a combination of 16
Panic Buttons and/or Keychain
Remotes.
The Keychain Remote and Panic Buttons are shipped with the batteries fitted and
the units pre-installed into the Console, so everything should work straight out of the
box. If you need to re-install anything (after changing batteries for example) follow
the steps below.
Key Chain Remote

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Setting up the
POWERHORN
The POWERHORN Remote Powerline
Siren responds to signals transmitted
bytheConsole(overyour housewiring).
When you trip the panic alarm, the
POWERHORN is also tripped and
continues to sound until about 4
seconds after the alarm is stopped.
1. SetHouseCodeandUnitCodedials
on the POWERHORN to A-1
2. Plug the POWERHORN into a
standard AC outlet (not one
controlled by a wall switch).
WARNING: THE POWERHORN is
very loud! Do not stand near it when
you trip the alarm. Prolonged
exposure could cause permanent
hearing damage.
Setting up Lamp Modules
Whenthe alarm trips,lamps connected
to Lamp Modules set to A-1 (or other
codes on request from the monitoring
station - see pages 10 and 11) flash on
and off for the duration of the alarm.
After 4 minutes (or when you stop the
alarm) the lamps stop flashing and
remain on.
You can also control Lamp Modules set
to A-1 from the LIGHTS ON and
LIGHTS OFF buttons on the Keychain
Remote,orfromthesmall buttonsunder
the lid on the KR15A Panic Button.
Choose a lamp you want to be a part of
your Panic System. Make sure the
lamp's on/off switch is on and plug the
lamp into the Lamp Module. Plug the
LampModuleintoanyconvenientoutlet.
Setthe HouseCodeandUnitCodedials
on the Lamp Module to A-1 (or other
codes on request from the monitoring
station - see pages 10 and 11).
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Note: Although you can register your
system as soon as it has been installed,
the ORCA Monitoring Services will not
respond to alarm calls until the signed
monitoringagreementhasbeenreceived
andyouhavebeenallocatedyoursecurity
code which will be notified to you by
return.
Calling Customer Service
After you have registered your system
youcan easilycall the customerservice
center if you need help, or to change
any of the default options as follows:
• SettheConsole slideswitch toRUN1
or RUN2.
• Press the MONITOR button. The
Console automatically dials the
customer service number.
• Pick up the handset of a phone
connected to the same line as the
Console.
Alternatively, you candial thetelephone
number in the usual way with any
telephone connected to the same line
as the Console - just pick up the
telephone and dial 1-800-FOR ORCA
(1-800-367-6722).
Introduction to digital
monitoring
The ORCA Panic System incorporates
the same digital communicator
technologyfound in expensive high-end
security systems. Features supported
includeremote configuration and alarm
type confirmation.
When the Console is tripped, a loud
piercing siren sounds and lights
connectedtoLampModulesflashonand
off. It then calls ORCA Monitoring
Services and sends a digitally coded
messageallowingthe station operatorto
identifyyour address,telephone number
and even the type of alarm which
occurred (in this case Panic).
Registering with ORCA
Monitoring Services.
Onceyouhaveinstalled thesystem you
are ready to set up for monitoring. To
do this, all you need to do is:
• Fill out the enclosed monitoring
agreementand mailorfaxittoORCA
Monitoring Services.
• Call ORCA Monitoring Services at
1-800FOR ORCA(1-800-367-6722)
and follow the instructions to have
your system initialized.
SETTING UP FOR MONITORING BY ORCA

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Options downloaded by
ORCA Monitoring Services
Theoptionsthataredownloadedto your
Console when you register it are listed
below.You can have most of the default
options changed by calling ORCA
Monitoring Services and following the
instructions given to you.
1. 1st Monitoring Station Number-
The1stnumbertheConsolewill dial
to call ORCA Monitoring Services.
2. 2nd Monitoring Station Number-
Back-up phone number for ORCA
MonitoringServices incase the first
number doesn't respond.
3. Service Station Number- Number
for the customer service station.
4. Account number- Your 8 digit
account number.
5. Exit delay- The amount of time the
Console will give you to leave the
house when armed. (0-1000
seconds).The defaultis60 seconds.
Onlyusedwithoptionaldoor/window
sensors (sold separately).
6. Entry delay- The amount of time
you have to disarm the alarm when
you enter your home. (0-1000
seconds).The defaultis30 seconds.
Only used with option door/window
sensors (sold separately).
7. Delay before dialing- The amount
of time the Console will wait after it
hasbeentriggeredbeforecallingthe
monitoring station (to give you time
to disarm the system before it dials
incase ofa falsealarm).The default
is 40 seconds.
8. Test Dial Frequency- How many
days the Consolewill waitto call the
service station to check-in. Default
is 30 days.
9. House/Unit Code to flash lights
The default setting is code A-1.
10.House/Unit Codes for Lived-in
look- To control lights and
appliances to make your home look
lived in (active only if the Console is
armed in the away mode with
optionalSH624remotecontrol).The
default settings are A-14, A-15, and
A-16.
11.Daylight parameters- Sets dusk
timesfor midwinterand midsummer
to activate lived-in look lighting
control (see option 10). Dusk times
fortherest oftheyear arecalculated
automatically. Defaults are 4pm in
midwinterand 10pmin midsummer.
12.Preset off time- Time for the lights
to turn off after they have been
turned on automatically at dusk
(when armed in the away mode).

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13.Daylight Savings Date- Date for
daylight savings time.
14.Panic Dialing ON/OFF- If this
option is set to ON, the Console will
dialout wheneverPANICispressed
ontheoptionalSH624 remote.Ifthis
optionisset toOFF,theConsole will
onlydial outwhenPANICispressed
and the system is armed.Default is
ON.
NOTE: the system ALWAYS dials
when PANIC is pressed on the
included KR15A Panic Buttons and
KR16A Keychain Remote, whether
or not the system is armed.
15.Chirp ON/OFF- If chirp is ON, the
Console will chirp when it needs
programmingby ORCA.The default
setting is OFF.
16.Siren ON/OFF- If the siren is set to
off, it will not sound when the alarm
is triggered, although the Console
will still dial out and the remote
POWERHORN will still sound.The
default setting is ON.
17.Flashing lights ON/OFF- If this
optionisturned off,the lightswillnot
flash when the alarm is triggered,
although the Console will still dial
out.The default setting is ON.
18.Tone or Pulse-Tochangethe dialer
to Touch Tone or Pulse dialing. The
default seting is Tone dialing.

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Console Indicators
Zoneindicators -TheConsoledisplays
the status of its 16 zones (8 at a time).
These zone indicators are only used if
youadd optionalDoor/Window Sensors
or Motions Detectors (sold separately)
andareexplainedin the instructionsthat
accompany them.
Battery Light - Indicates that the
battery in the Console is low and needs
replacing.
Monitor Light - Indicatesthatyou need
to call ORCA Monitoring Service at 1-
800-FOR-ORCA (1-800-367-6722).
Armed Light -Indicates that the unit is
armed and ready be activated from
optional sensors.
Sounding the PANIC Alarm
Note: the Console does NOT need to
be armed to respond to Panic Buttons
ortheKR16AKeychainRemote.Arming
isonly used with otheraccessories that
are sold separately.
Panic Buttons
When you press the red PANIC button
on the KR15A Panic Button the SH10A
siren that you installed earlier chimes.
If you hold the button for about 4
secondstheSH10Asirensoundsa loud
95 decibel alarm.The Console sounds
its siren, flashes lights connected to
Lamp Modules (set to A-1) and calls
ORCA Monitoring Services for help.
USINGTHE SYSTEM
ORCAMonitoring Serviceswillthen call
you back to verify that it wasn't a false
alarm. If it was a false alarm just give
the operator your password and ORCA
will not call the Police.
IMPORTANT:
If there is someone there who forces
you to tell ORCA your password, tell
themthewrong password,theywillthen
dispatch the Police.
Keychain Remote
TheKR16A KeychainRemote operates
the same way as the KR15A Panic
Buttons.
After an Alarm
Whenyou pressSTOPonthe Keychain
Remote the siren stops but the lights
that were flashing stay on.The Console
will still call ORCA if it had already
started to do so. Do not call ORCA to
tellthem it's afalse alarm.Wait forthem
to call you. Otherwise you will prevent
them from getting through when they
call you to ask you for your password.If
theycan't getthrough,theywilldispatch
the Police.
The ARMED indicator flashes to
indicate that an alarm has happened.
Press PANIC then STOP on the
Keychain Remotetoturnoffthe flashing
ARMEDindicator.

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Keychain Remote
Press LIGHTS ON or LIGHTS OFF to
turn on or off Lamp Modules set to A-1
(or other codes on request from ORCA
MonitoringServices-see pages10and
11).
Turning lights on/off from the
Console
Press LIGHTS ON or LIGHTS OFF on
the Console to turn on or off X-10
Modules set to A-1 (or other codes on
request from ORCA Monitoring
Services - see pages 10 and 11).
TURNING LIGHTS ON AND OFF
Panic Button
Pressthesmalllefthand(House) button
underthelidon the KR15APanic Button
to turn on lights connected to modules
set to A1. Press the right hand (Unit)
button to turn off the same modules.
To change the House/Unit Code
for the KR15A:
The KR15A will normally control
modules set to A-1. To change this:
Press and hold the Unit button (under
the battery compartment lid) until the
red light blinks twice, then release
and press the button the desired
number of times for the Unit Code
you want (once for Unit Code 1, twice
for Unit Code 2, etc.). The light blinks
each time you press, and confirms
your entry by blinking about 2 sec-
onds after your last press. Use the
same procedure to change the
Housecode (pressing the House
button instead). One press for
Housecode A, two presses for B, etc.
To confirm the code you've set: press
the House or Unit code button - the
light blinks back the appropriate
number of times for the code that is
set.

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TheConsole’sbackupbatteryallowsthe
system to work during a power outage.
The BATTERY LOW indicator on the
Consolelights whenyouneedtoreplace
the backup battery.
Installed remotes, Panic Buttons, and
Central Station phone numbers are
stored in Electrically Erasable
Programmable Read Only Memory
(EEPROM) which will not lose its data
even if the power is out and the battery
is dead.
A9-voltalkalinebatteryprovidesatleast
12hoursof backup.Replacethe battery
at least once a year.
BATTERY BACK-UP
To remove all sensors , remotes and
Panic Buttons from the Consoles
memory:
• Set the Console to INSTALL.
• PressPANIC,ARM HOME andARM
AWAY at the same time.
Note: Telephone numbers and
configuration data downloaded by
ORCA Monitoring Services (such as
entry and exit delays etc.) cannot be
erased, and can only be changed on
request by ORCA Monitoring Services.
If you replace the batteries in the
Keychain Remote or Panic Buttons you
might need to reinstall them as
described on page 7.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Panic System is an example of
superiordesign andcraftsmanship.The
followingsuggestions willhelp youcare
for your system so you can enjoy it for
years.
• Handle your system components
gently and carefully.Dropping them
can cause them to work improperly.
• Wipe the system components with
a damp cloth occasionally to keep
them clean. Do no use harsh
chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
strong detergents to clean your
system components.
• Use and store the Panic System
components only in normal
temperatureenvironments.Extreme
temperatures can shorten the life of
electronicdevicesand distortormelt
plastic parts.
Note: Modifying or tampering with your
system's internal components can
cause a malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty.
If your system is not performing as it
should,callthecustomerservicehotline
for help. (1-800-FOR-ORCA, 1-800-
367-6722). Our personnel can assist
you and arrange for a replacement if
necessary.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
• Be sure you set House and Unit
codes on the module(s) to the same
letter and number as downloaded to
the Console (default is A-1).
• Be sure the light you are trying to
control has its on/off switch in the on
position. Be sure its bulb is good.
• Plug the module into another outlet
near the Console.
• Check that the battery indicator on
the Remote Control comes on when
you press a button. Replace battery
and re-install remote if necessary.
• Check the House and Unit codes for
the Panic Button (default A-1). See
page 13.
Lights will not turn on or off from the
LIGHTS ON or LIGHTS OFF buttons
ontheKeychainRemote, PanicButtons,
or Console.
If appliances turn off during an alarm. Thesystemflashes lightsby repetitively
transmitting A-1 on/off. Therefore any
appliances (connected to Appliance
Modules) which were on at the time of
the alarm set to A-1 will turn off.
If you do not want this to happen, set
the Appliance Module(s) to a different
Housecode than A-1.
If the battery indicator on the Console
is on. Replace the Console's battery. A 9V alkalinebattery provides approximately
12hours of back-up.Replacebattery at
least once a year.

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SOLUTION
PROBLEM
If the system Arms, Disarms, or trips
by itself. A neighbor may have a compatible system.Re-install thecomplete system
so that it chooses different RF codes.
If the armed indicator is flashing. Thisindicates thatthesystem hasbeen
tripped. Also, if a zone indicator is on,
this indicates which zone was violated.
To turn the zone indicator off, and stop
the armed indicator from flashing press
PANIC then STOP on the Keychain
Remote. If a zone indicator is not on,
the violated zone will have been one of
thesecondeight zones.PressBYPASS
to see which zone was tripped.
If the POWERHORN does nottrip when
the alarm trips. • Be sure you set the Housecode on the POWERHORN to thesameletter
and number as downloaded to the
Console (default A-1).
• Plug the POWERHORN into another
outlet near the Console.
The MONITOR light is flashing. This means that you need to call the
service station at 1-800 FOR ORCA,
for set up of the Console.
If you lose your Keychain Remote. Re-install your complete system to
prevent someone else from using the
lost Keychain Remote.

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Special Notes
Intercom Systems
Intercom systems which send voice
signals over existing electrical wiring
may interfere with the ability to control
LampModules fromyour Panic System
with the intercom in use.If the intercom
system has its own separate wiring it
will not cause a problem.
Arming
The ARM button on the Console arms
the system in the delay mode only.Use
an optional Remote Control if you want
to arm the system in the instant (min)
mode.
Note:youdonotneed to armthe system
totrip itfrom theincluded Panic Buttons
and Keychain Remote. Arming is only
used with optional Door/Window
Sensors and Motion Detectors.

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NOTES

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USA
X-10 (USA) Inc.
91 Ruckman Rd.
Closter, NJ 07624.
CANADA
X-10 Home Controls Inc.
1200 Aerowood Drive, Unit 20
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2S7
DR/ORCA2000-8/25/97
Web sites:
http://www.x10.com
http://www.activehome.com
http://www.orcaweb.com