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.
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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.
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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).