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SMARTGUARDair Operating
instructions
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HIGH SECURITY
KEYLESS ACCESS
CONTROL
TM
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Add a new access code at a specified address.
The code will operate Channel 1 only.
The following KwikLearn procedure and connection diagram will enable
you to start using your SMARTGUARDair system right away.
Additional procedures are explained later in this guide.
1. KwikLearn
The SMARTGUARDair will have to be paired to a valid receiver
before a code will be able to activate it. Thus, the KwikLearn
procedure will store a new code in the keypad’s memory, but the
code will still have to be associated with a receiver using either the
KwikPair facility described overleaf, or the Pairing Menu (Menu 3).
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1. Enter Program Mode Master Code
2. Select KwikLearn
3. Enter user address
4. Enter access code Code
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Default Master Code=1234
Enter the following keystrokes:
0
0
In order to preserve battery life, the unit is packed with the link
fitted on the 12V side of the power selection pins.
To select batteries as the primary power source, bridge
the pin marked ‘AA BATT’ with the common (centre) pin.
For information on selecting 12V as the primary power source,
refer to Section 19, ‘Typical connection diagram’.
4. Icons used in this guide
This icon denotes variations and other aspects that should be
considered during installation.
This icon indicates tips and other information that could be
useful during the installation.
This icon indicates a warning, caution or attention!
Please take special note of critical aspects that MUST
be adhered to in order to prevent injury.
Example:
Kwiklearn access code into address
Master Code=
Indicator LEDs
Indicator LEDs
324
4 5
1
9
Enter the following keystrokes:
2
5
9 3 42 5
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select KwikLearn
3. Enter user address
4. Enter access code
0
3 41 2
2
3
The SMARTGUARDair must now be paired with a CENTURION
code-hopping radio receiver.
1. Place the receiver into Learn Mode, and enter a valid code on the
SMARTGUARDair, followed by . The SMARTGUARDair will
now transmit for a short time, and will pair with the receiver.
2. Remove the receiver from Learn Mode, and test the system by
entering a valid code, followed by . The receiver should now
activate.
2.KwikPair
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The procedures in this Guide require the user to perform certain
sequential actions on the SMARTGUARDair keypad. To assist you, the
combined state of the three LED indicators on the keypad correspond
with particular steps within a procedure. When carrying out the
procedures, please be aware of the following:
The factory default Master Code ( is used throughout this
Guide as an example only. Refer to Section 7 for instructions on how to
change the Master Code.
Indicates a particular key to be pressed on the keypad by the user
Indicates a lit LED
[ ] Indicates optional entries.
3. How to use this Guide
Important when choosing an access code number
If you intend using the Duress Security Parameter ensure
that no consecutive numbers are assigned as codes.
Ensure that the desired code has not already been allocated
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In the example below, a new code is learned into Address 0,
meaning that a new Master Code will be created and the existing
Master Code replaced.
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5. General description
The CENTURION SMARTGUARDair is a durable, quality keypad designed
to provide high security access control to restricted areas.
The weatherproof unit is wireless, and is powered by two AA Alkaline
(penlight) batteries. When any key is pressed, a backlight illuminates the
keypad for ease of use at night.
Access is granted by the keying in of a valid access code. The access code
can vary from one to ten digits. Up to one thousand different access codes
can be stored within the unit’s non-volatile memory. New codes can be
added and existing codes can be deleted as required. ‘Token codes’ can be
added, allowing only a preset number of activations, after which the code
becomes invalid.
Each code can activate one of fifteen channels. A channel is defined as
an external CENTURION code-hopping compatible receiver, either
stand-alone, single channel, multichannel or integrated into products
such as the D5-Evo, D10, VECTOR2, etc.
An anti-hack feature can be enabled, causing the unit to shut down
after a pre-selected number of incorrect codes have been entered. The
unit will then reset after a pre-selected time. A telltale LED will indicate
that the anti-hack feature has been triggered. Once programmed, the
system can be backed up onto the optional Backup Memory Module
(Code PCA12201V1.0). This allows the system to be easily restored if
required. An optional independent tamper switch can be fitted and
wired internally to transmit an alarm signal if the unit has been forced
open, or removed from its mountings.
Supply voltage
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Output
Housing material
Degree of protection
Battery life
Code length
Memory capacity
Memory retention
Token codes
1. Non-condensing 2. Subject to usage
2 x AA Alkaline batteries or 12V DC
-18°C to +55°C
1
0 - 90%
Up to 15 individual channels
Polycarbonate
IP55
2
Two to five years
One to ten digits
1000 unique non-volatile codes
>200 years
1 - 254 activations
6. Technical specifications
The following procedure will enable the user to change the default
Master Code or the currently stored Master Code to a new
Master Code. The Master Code may also be learned into the system by
following the procedure in Section 8 ‘Adding a New User’.
Example: Replace the default Master Code with a new
Master Code =
7. Changing the Master Code
The Master Code must always be stored at address
The Master Code can be used as a normal access code
Indicator LEDs
Indicator LEDs
0
3 41 2
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select KwikLearn
3. Enter address
4. Enter access code
Enter the following keystrokes:
0
0
3 7 8 1
3 4
1
1. Enter Program Mode Master Code
2. Select KwikLearn
3. Enter address
4. Enter new code Code
1
Default Master Code=
Enter the following keystrokes:
0
0
1 2
3 41 2
3 41 2
8 13 7
The following procedure will add a new access code at a specified
address, assign which channel the code must activate and how many
accesses are allowed before the code becomes invalid.
Indicator LEDs
8. Adding a new user
1. Enter Program Mode Master Code
2. Select Add Menu
3. Enter user address Address
4. Enter access code Code
5. Select channel Channel
6. Enter access limit [Accesses]
7. Exit Add Menu
8. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
1
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Repeat steps 3 - 6 for additional users
[ ] denotes optional features
Example:
Add access code into address
The code must operate Channel 2
Code is valid forever
Master Code=
Indicator LEDs
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Add Menu
3. Enter user address
4. Enter access code
5. Select channel
6. Enter access limit
7. Exit Add Menu
8. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
1
1
1
3
2
0
4
5
7
2
2
75 12 0
3 41 2
Example:
Add access code into address
The code must operate Channel 5
Code is valid for 2 uses
Master Code=
Indicator LEDs
59 2 13 3
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Add Menu
3. Enter user address
4. Enter access code
5. Select channel
6. Enter access limit
7. Exit Add Menu
8. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
1
1
1
3
2
0
4
2
5
5
9
2
3 3
0
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Repeat Step 3 to delete additional user codes
If address is specified as 0, all access codes will be deleted
and the Master Code will revert to the factory default,
The following procedure will delete an access code at a specified
address.
Indicator LEDs
9. Deleting a user
1. Enter Program Mode Master Code
2. Select Delete Menu
3. Enter user address Address
4. Exit Delete Menu
5. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
2
Example:
Delete access code at address .
Master Code=
Indicator LEDs
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Delete Menu
3. Enter user address
4. Exit Delete Menu
5. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
2
9
1
3
2
9
4
3
3
9
4
4
9
112
2
Example:
Delete all access codes. Master Code=
Example:
Delete access code at addresses and
Master Code=
Indicator LEDs
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Delete Menu
3. Enter user address
4. Exit Delete Menu
5. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
2
0
1
3
2
4
3
3
8
4
4
7
1
1
5
2
2
4
If no channel is specified, Channel 1 is selected
If the number of accesses is not specified in Step 6, unlimited
access is set. Care must be taken to ensure the desired access
limit is correctly applied
If unlimited accesses are required, only enter at
Step 6.
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Indicator LEDs
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Delete Menu
3. Enter user address
4. Enter user address
5. Exit Delete Menu
6. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
2
584
7
1
3
2
4
A clear distinction must be made between the Pairing Menu and the
Adding Menu.
The Adding Menu will be used whenever a new code is to be added to
the SMARTGUARDair’s memory. This will in turn create a means of
‘unlocking’ transmission to a designated receiver; a valid code will have
to be entered before the unit will begin transmitting.
Conversely, the Pairing Menu allows the user to pair the
SMARTGUARDair to one or more CENTURION code-hopping receivers
within the specified range of transmission, comparable to learning a
remote control into a receiver.
10. Pairing
Once transmission has ended, repeat Steps 3 and 4 for additional
channels.
Indicator LEDs
1. Enter Program Mode Master Code
2. Select Pairing Menu
3. Enter channel Channel
4. Enter receiver type* OR
5. Enter transmission time [0 - 90 seconds]
6. Exit Pairing Menu
7. Exit Program Mode
* for NOVA receiver
for future receiver
Enter the following keystrokes:
3
001
1
The maximum transmission time is 90 seconds
If no receiver is specified, NOVA is selected by default
The default transmission duration is eight seconds
Additional functionality, such as pulsing or latching outputs is
handled by the associated receiver
Example:
Pair Channel 1 with a NOVA receiver, allowing for a transmission
duration of ten seconds.
Master Code=
Indicator LEDs
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Pairing Menu
3. Enter channel
4. Enter receiver type
5. Enter transmission time
6. Exit Pairing Menu
7. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
3
0
1 0
1
1
3
2
4
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The following procedure sets the number of wrong access codes that
the SMARTGUARDair will accept before becoming inactive, as well as
the time for which it will remain inactive. The factory default for wrong
access codes is three, while the default reset time is 60 seconds.
Indicator LEDs
11. Setting the anti-hack parameters
1. Enter Program Mode Master Code
2. Select Lockout Menu
3. Enter number of codes Wrong codes
4. Enter Reset Time Seconds
5. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
4
Indicator LEDs
Example:
Set wrong code alarm to activate after five incorrect codes have
been entered. The unit must reactivate after 30 seconds.
Master Code=
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Lockout Menu
3. Enter number of codes
4. Enter Reset Time
5. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
4
5
3 0
1
3
2
4
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1. Enter Program Mode Master Code
2. Select ipeout MenuW
3. Enter ipeout Time [Seconds]W
4. Exit Program Mode
If the Wipeout time is set to , key Wipeout will be disabled
(only applicable to externally powered devices)
Disabling the key Wipeout time will:
Compromise the security of the system
Cause a code entry to be incorrectly recognised as a wrong
code if an incomplete code was previously entered
The following procedure sets the number of seconds for which
keystrokes remain valid. This ensures that if a partial code has been
entered, it is wiped out of the keypad buffer after a preset time, and
must be re-entered in its entirety.
The clearing of the keypad buffer is indicated by the keypad’s back
light turning off.
The factory default for the key ipeout timer is five seconds.W
Indicator LEDs
Enter the following keystrokes:
5
12. Setting the ke peout timey Wi
0
Example:
Set the key Wipeout time to 15 seconds.
Master Code=
Example:
Disable key Wipeout time.
Master Code=
Indicator LEDs
Indicator LEDs
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Wipeout Menu
3. Enter Wipeout Time
4. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
5
1 5
1
3
2
4
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Wipeout Menu
3. Enter Wipeout Time
4. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
5
0
1
3
2
4
334
4
112
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The following procedure sets the conditions under which the Alarm
channel (Channel 3) will activate. This also sets the anti-default and
tone mute features.
The following alarm conditions can be set:
Duress (Code + )(Default=off)
Adding to the last digit of an access code activates the unit as
normal, but also activates the alarm channel. This is used if entering
under duress. E.g. If the access code is , entering
gives access, but also activates the alarm
Alarm ( + )(Default=off)
Pressing the and keys simultaneously activates the Alarm
channel.
Wrong Codes (Default=off)
When the number of wrong codes is exceeded, the Alarm channel is
activated.
Anti-default feature (Default=on)
Setting this feature prevents the system parameters from being
reset by the defaulting features.
The Master Code can still be defaulted to , but doing
this will break the pairing between the SMARTGUARDair and any
paired receivers. This pairing will need to be re-established in order
to continue using the system.
Alarm Tone Mute Feature (Default=off)
Setting this feature turns off the audible feedback when entering a
code. This prevents an eavesdropper from determining the number of
digits in the code. Tones will still be present in Programming Mode.
13. Setting the security parameters
3
3
3
4
4
5
1
1
1
1
#
#
1
2
2
2
Indicator LEDs
1. Enter Program Mode Master Code
2. Select Security Menu
3. Set (Code+1) OR
4. Set (*+#) OR
5. Set (Wrong Codes) OR
6. Set Anti-default OR
7. Set Tone Mute OR
8. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
6
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
turns function off, turns function on
1
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Example:
Enable Alarm on Code + . Clear all other functions
Master Code=
Indicator LEDs
1
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Security Menu
3. Set (Code+1)
4. Clear (*+#)
5. Clear (Wrong Codes)
6. Clear Anti-default
7. Clear Tone Mute
8. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
6
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
4
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Example:
Set Alarm on Wrong Codes. Leave all other functions unchanged.
Master Code=
Indicator LEDs
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Select Security Menu
3. Skip (Code+1)
4. Skip (*+#)
5. Set (Wrong Codes)
6. Skip Anti-default
7. Set Tone Mute
8. Exit Program Mode
Enter the following keystrokes:
6
1
1
3
2
4
Back up all the user access codes as well as system settings to the
optional PCA12201v1.0 Backup Memory Module.
This allows the system to be easily restored in the unlikely event of
system failure.
Procedure for backing up the unit:
Remove power. Plug the PCA12201v1.0 into the socket provided.
Reapply power. All three LEDs will now be ON. Enter Master
Code , then press on the keypad.
14. Backing up the unit
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The green LED will begin to flash, indicating that the memory is
being backed up. When the backup is complete, a beep will be
heard, and the yellow and green LEDs will turn off. Remove the
Backup Memory Module and keep it in a safe place.
Backing up to a Backup Memory Module will overwrite any
information that was previously contained in that Backup
Memory Module
Restoring from a Backup Memory Module will overwrite any
information that was previously contained in the
SMARTGUARDair unit
Restores all the user access codes as well as system settings from
the optional PCA12201v1.0 Backup Memory Module.
Procedure for restoring the unit:
Remove power. Plug the PCA12201v1.0 into the socket provided.
Reapply power. All three LEDs will now be ON. Enter Master
Code , then press on the keypad. The yellow LED will begin
to flash, indicating that the memory is being restored. When the
memory has been restored, a beep will be heard, and the yellow
and green LEDs will turn off. Remove the Backup Memory Module
and keep it in a safe place.
15. Restoring the unit
3
16. Defaulting the unit
1
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2
3
Both the Master Code and the system parameters (timers, alarm
functions, etc.) can be reset to Factory Defaults.
This is useful when the Master Code has been forgotten or the
system parameters are in an unknown state.
Defaulting the Master Code:
Remove power. Reapply power while holding the key down for
two seconds. A beep will then follow, indicating that the Master
Code has been reset to . If the anti-default option has
been enabled, the pairing between the receiver will be broken
during this process. The pairing wll have to be re-established
before the system becomes functional.
Defaulting the System Parameters:
Remove power. Reapply power while holding the and keys
down together for two seconds. A beep will then follow, indicating
that the System Parameters have been reset to the following
Factory Defaults:
Wrong Codes: three codes
Wrong Codes Reset: 60 seconds
Wipeout Timer: 5 seconds
Security Parameters: Anti-default ON, all others OFF
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1. Remove retaining screw
cover and screws.
2. Insert screwdriver blade
into groove provided
between the cover and
back panel. Lever
screwdriver forward to
separate the cover from
the back panel.
17. Typical mounting instructions:
Defaulting is not possible if the anti-default option has been set
(see Section 13).
In this case, if the Master Code has been lost, the Master Code
must be defaulted back to , which will break the
pairing between the SMARTGUARDair and all paired receivers.
This pairing will need to be re-established in order to continue
using the system.
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2
1
Retaining
screw cover
3
4
Self-adhesive
rubber pads
Mounting
screws
3. Fix the self-adhesive rubber
pads into the recesses
provided on the rear panel.
Be sure to seal all the mountings with silicone sealant.
Use only the mounting holes shown. If the other mounting
holes are used, the mounting screws will interfere with the
batteries.
4. Attach the rear pane to the mounting surface, Anti-knock Shield
or gooseneck with the mounting screws supplied as shown
below.
SMARTGUARDair
wireless access
control keypad
Mounting
screws
SMARTGUARDair
backing plate
SMARTGUARD
Anti-knock
Shield
M4 washers
and nuts
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21. Important installation information
19. Typical connection diagram
Refer to this diagram only if an external 12V power source is to be
used* Even though an external power supply will provide a more or
less unlimited duty cycle, there will be no autonomy whatsoever in
the event of a power failure.
* Should an external 12V power supply be used, the
power selection link must be moved to bridge the pin
marked ‘12 Volt’ with the common (centre) pin.
The supply voltage should not exceed 12V DC
From external
12V DC
power supply
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20. Glossary of terms
Access code
The code number the user will enter to gain access. It can range
in length from one to ten digits.
Address/ User address
The location where the user’s code is stored in the keypad
memory. It can be any number between 1 and 999.
It should be recorded, allowing the user code to be removed
from the memory later if necessary.
Master Code
The code number required for programming the keypad.
It is stored in user address 0.
The default Master Code of a new unit is
For security reasons, the installer should change
this code at the time of installation.
Refer to Section 7 for instructions on how to change
the Master Code.
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Enter key
In order to gain access, the user code must be followed by a .
#
#
Complete the installation information below for future reference.
Master Code
Channel 1 activates
Channel 2 activates
Channel 3 activates
Channel 4 activates
Channel 5 activates
Channel 6 activates
Channel 7 activates
Channel 8 activates
Channel 9 activates
Channel 10 activates
Channel 11 activates
Channel 12 activates
Channel 13 activates
Channel 14 activates
Channel 15 activates
Keep this manual in a safe place.
Installers information:
Name:
Mobile number:
Email address:
Physical address:
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18. Fitting the anti-tamper switch
If the onboard terminals are used to connect the antitamper switch, the switch’s normally-closed (N/C) and
common connections MUST be used. Normally-closed (N/C)
will be connected to In1 and COM to Neg (-)
If the anti-tamper switch is to be connected to a third-party
alarm system, either normally-closed or normally-open can
be used, along with a common connection
1
2
3
To third party
alarm system
Onboard alarm option activates Alarm Channel
(Channel 3)
OR
Notes
For your convenience you will find an Address Register included in
your SMARTGUARDair packaging. Use this Address Register to
record which addresses have been assigned, their access code and
which channel will be activated by that address.
The supplied Address Register will record the first 500 addresses, from
0 to 499. Should you require a second Address Register to record the
next 500 address, i.e. address 500 to 999, please contact your
nearest CENTURION SYSTEMS branch or distributor.
Keep the address register in a safe place!
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