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USER’S MANUAL
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Ness R8 Radio Control Panel User’s Manual
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NESS R8
USER MANUAL
Revision 2, October 2002
Document Part Number: 890–272
For product:
100–690 Ness R8 Control Panel
© 2002 Ness Security Products Pty Ltd ABN 28 069 984 372
R8 user rev2 pmo091002
Specifications may change without notice.
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CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................. 4
Compatibility ............................................................... 5
R8 KEYPAD ............................................................. 6, 7
OPERATION ................................................................ 8
OPERATION SUMMARY ............................................ 9
Arming .................................................................... 10
Monitor Mode ........................................................ 11
Disarming .............................................................. 12
Panic Alarm ........................................................... 13
Duress Alarm ......................................................... 14
Fire Alarm .............................................................. 15
Medical Alarm ....................................................... 15
Radio Doorbell ....................................................... 16
Excluding Zones ................................................... 17
View Memory ................................................... 18, 19
Monitoring Operation ............................................... 20
Remote Operation by Telephone ............................ 21
PROGRAMMING ....................................................... 22
Programming Options Table ................................ 23
Radio Doorbell ....................................................... 24
Doorbell volume .................................................... 24
Doorbell tune ......................................................... 25
Radio Key programming ................................. 26, 27
Keypad Code programming ................................. 28
Entry/Exit Delay programming ............................. 29
Ness Accessories ............................................... 30, 31
Installation Record .................................................... 32
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The Ness R8 is a new and unique fully self-contained radio control panel.
The panel has a built-in keypad for programming and user operation, a built-in piezo siren, builtin LCD display, built-in radio receiver, built-in battery backup and built-in dialler.
The R8 supports up to 8 Ness radio PIRs and up to 14 Ness Radio Keys. All Ness supervised and
encrypted radio devices are supported. There is even a Doorbell feature with selectable tunes
when used with the Ness Radio Doorbell transmitter.
In addition to radio devices, the R8 has 1 hardwired zone and 1 hardwired tamper input for
connection of a wired detection device and external siren cover tamper switch.
The built-in piezo siren provides high volume audible warning. The R8 also has Siren, Piezo and
Strobe outputs for additional hardwired noisemakers.
The R8 has a number of sophisticated power saving features designed to provide at least 48
hours service running on the backup battery alone. (This includes one full alarm condition with
sirens, strobe and dialler).
The built-in dialler uses Contact ID format for central station monitoring as well as audible monitoring
to any telephone. The user can also dial into the system for remote arming and disarming over
the telephone line.
INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
Radio zones ............................... 8
Max. Radio Keys ........................ 14
Hardwired zones ........................ 1
Hardwired tamper zones ............ 1
Radio compatibility ..................... Ness supervised & encrypted radio devices
Dialler format ............................. Contact ID & Audible Pulse
On board Keypad ....................... Backlit, programming & user functions
LCD display ................................ High contrast icon display
Plug pack ................................... 240V AC, output 17V AC @300mA
Quiescent current draw .............. 10 mA (in power save mode if mains is off)
Built-in backup battery ............... 12 volt 0.8 Amp/hour, sealed lead acid
Dynamic Battery Test ................. Every Hour and on arming/disarming
Fuses......................................... 2A resettable / sirens
2A resettable / Reset output, built-in piezo and
strobe
Siren output ............................... 1 x 8 Ohm horn speaker
On board piezo siren .................. 110 dB
Piezo output ............................... 12V DC 300mA max.
Strobe output ............................. 12V DC
Dimensions ................................ 210(w) x 145(h) x 40(d) mm
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COMPATIBILITY
The Ness R8 supports all Ness radio devices as shown below. All late model Ness transmitters
send encrypted transmissions to prevent eavesdropping and substitution. Ness fixed transmitters
can send a regular supervision signal which the R8 monitors to ensure system security.
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R8 KEYPAD
AUDIBLE & VISUAL FEEDBACK
The R8 onboard keypad provides the facility for user level and installer level programming and
all user operation and emergency functions. The keys are soft-touch silicon rubber and are
backlit for high visibility. Any keypress will turn on the backlighting for 4 minutes.
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
P
3
6
9
E
ARM
MONITOR
EXCLUDE
MEMORY
PROGRAMFUNCTION BUTTONSONBOARD SIREN
/ BEEPER
FIRE
MEDICAL
PANIC
BACKLIT
LCD DISPLAY
ENTER
OUTPUT TYPEOUTPUT
DESCRIPTION
Keypad Acknowledge key press
Keypad Valid entry, end of Exit Time
Keypad Invalid entry
Low battery / AC Fail / Medical Alarm
Alarm, Entry Delay, etc
Arm
Disarm
The Doorbell has been pressed.
Alarm condition
Panel Armed or Disarmed
Alarm condition
Keypad beeper
Onboard Siren
External Siren output
Onboard Siren
Piezo output
External Siren output
Strobe output
Onboard Siren
External Siren output
Onboard Siren
SHORT BEEP
3 BEEPS (RAPID)
LONG BEEP
8 BEEPS (RAPID)
CONTINUOUS BEEPS
1 CHIRP*
3 CHIRPS*
DOORBELL TONES
SIREN CONTINUOUS
STROBE BURST
STROBE CONTINUOUS
SIREN BURST,
(Low Volume)
Zone Auto Exclude warning
* Arm/disarm chirps must be enabled by your installer.
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R8 KEYPAD
Zone is sealed
Not ready to arm - unsealed
zones or system faults
Disarmed
Disarmed
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Zone is unsealed
Ready to Arm
Armed
Monitor Mode
Memory Mode selected
Receiving radio signal
Dialler is on line
Indicates that a Radio Key or
other radio device has a low battery
*
Phone line fault or
failure to communicate
User Program Mode
Zone alarm
Mains Power is off
The panel’s backup
battery is low
New alarms in memory
Zones are excluded
Tamper alarm
Installer Program Mode
ZONES 1-8
OFF ON FLASHING
DISPLAY
KEYPAD DISPLAY IN OPERATING MODE
* Numeric display 1–15 will show which device is sending the Low Battery signal.
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OPERATION
OPERATING MODES
The Ness R8 will operate in one of the following
modes:
ARMED. The system is “On” and ready to
detect intrusion.
DISARMED. The system is “Off”. This is the
normal mode when the premises are
occupied. Day Zones and 24 Hour Zones
such as external siren tamper, if used, are
active.
DAY MODE. The system is Disarmed and a
zone or zones have been setup to create an
alarm when activated. Often used as a
doorway alert in a shop.
MONITOR MODE. Allows the system to be
“partially” Armed. For example, in a house,
to allow all perimeter zones, doors and
windows, to be Monitored (armed) at night.
24HR ZONES. Zones that have been setup to
be active in any mode. Usually used for
Tamper switches and Panic buttons.
DOORBELL. The doorbell can be triggered
using the optional Ness 100-056 Doorbell
transmitter. The doorbell function has
adjustable volume and selectable chime
settings. The doorbell operates in any panel
mode.
ALARMS, DEFINITION
Alarms may be caused by:
• A zone has been triggered while Armed
• A Tamper has been triggered
• A PANIC button has been triggered
All of these may cause your sirens and strobe
to operate. Various visual indications relevant
to the alarm will be retained in the memory. If
this occurs, Disarming your control panel will
reset the alarm. The cause of the alarm can be
identified by entering the Alarm Memory Mode
as described on page 18.
RESETTING ALARMS
To stop the siren/s or to reset the strobe light if
it is still flashing* (if installed), reset the panel
using the keypad by entering a valid keypad
code followed by the E button, or press the
OFF button on a valid Radio Key.
To check the cause of the alarm, you can view
the event memory as shown on page 18.
* In the event of an alarm, the strobe light will
continue to flash until the panel is reset by the
keypad or radio key, otherwise it will time out
after 11 hours. (If mains power is disconnected,
the panel will reset the strobe light output after
1 hour to conserve the backup battery).
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[User Code]
Shortcut method, (If enabled by your installer).
Shortcut method, (If enabled by your installer).
ARM
DISARM
MONITOR MODE
PANIC
KEYPAD DURESS
EXCLUDING ZONES
VIEW MEMORY
DOORBELL
Radio Key Duress will
function only if enabled
by your installer.
Radio Key Panic will
function only if enabled
by your installer.
100-056 Radio Door Bell.
Press ON button twice
within 4 seconds.
Press the ON button once.
Press the OFF button once.
The panel must be in
a Disarmed state first.
To Disarm and/or reset
alarms.
The panel must be in
a Disarmed state first.
OPERATION
KEYPAD RADIO KEY
To Disarm and repor t a Duress Alarm, add the
digit 9 before your User Code when Disarming.
This will function only if enabled by your installer.
Zones can be Excluded
when the panel is disarmed.
Keypad Duress should only
used by arrangement with
your monitoring station.
x 1
x 1
x 2
Hold
Hold
...then press
...then press
repeatedly to display
the last 20 events.
Both keys together
Keypad Panic must be enabled by your installer.
[Zone No.] [Zone No.]
...
[User Code]
[User Code]
Enter the zone numbers to be Excluded.
To exit Exclude mode
To exit Memory mode
View Memory can be used
when the panel is disarmed.
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
P
3
6
9
E
ARM
MONITOR
EXCLUDE
MEMORY
[User Code]
x 1
OPERATION SUMMARY
Note:
The panel will ignore Monitor Mode arming if monitor zones have not been programmed by your installer.
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OPERATION
The control panel must be armed to enable
detection zones.
Arming the panel starts the exit delay timer. All
zones are inactive during this time and become
fully armed once the exit delay time expires.
(End of exit delay is signalled by 3 beeps from
the keypad beeper).
The factory default exit delay time is 60 seconds.
This can be changed if necessary, see the
programming section in this manual.
The panel must initially be in the disarmed state
and not in Program, Monitor, Memory or
Exclude modes.
Note: If the panel is already in alarm, you must
first silence the alarm before you can arm.
At the end of the exit time, all zones should be
Sealed. If any are Unsealed, the onboard siren
and the external siren, (if installed), will sound
a lower volume tone for 2 seconds as a warning
that those zones have been automatically
excluded. For maximum security, you should
return, disarm the panel, check the premises
and then Arm again. Continual warnings could
mean that a detector is faulty and may have to
be manually excluded.
If the auto-exclude option is disabled by your
installer and a zone is unsealed at the end of
exit time, the siren will sound for 5 minutes,
(5 minutes is the factory default siren duration).
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[User Code]
ARMING
...or
To Arm the system using the onboard keypad,
press ARM followed by a valid user code, followed
by the E key.
To Arm the system using a Radio Key
press the ON button.
If Siren Chirps have been enabled by
your installer, the strobe light output will
flash and the onboard siren will 'chirp' once
to indicate successful arming.
The Arming Shortcut is enabled by default, this
allows arming without having to enter your user
code. (The Arming Shortcut can be disabled by
your installer).
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Monitor mode allows you to Arm selected zones
while others are ignored. Typically, perimeter
zones (doors and windows) can be monitored
while you are at home.
Your installer must program which zones will
be active in Monitor mode.
The panel must initially be in the disarmed state
and not in Program, Monitor, Memory or
Exclude modes.
Entry and Exit delay timers operate as normal
in Monitor Mode.
If an alarm occurs while in Monitor mode,
entering
[User Code]
will silence the alarm.
This will also Disarm the panel, so remember to
enter monitor again if needed.
Using the optional Radio Keys you can enter
Monitor Mode by pressing the ON button twice
within 4 seconds.
OPERATION
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[User Code]
MONITOR MODE
...or
Ensure the R8 is disarmed before attempting to
arm in Monitor Mode.
To arm in Monitor Mode using a Radio Key,
press the ON button twice within 4 seconds.
If Siren Chirps have been enabled by
your installer, the strobe light output will
flash and the onboard siren will 'chirp' once
to indicate successful arming in Monitor
Mode.
The Monitor Mode Shortcut is enabled by default,
this allows arming of Monitor Mode without having
to enter your user code.
( can be disabled by
your installer).
Monitor Mode Shortcut
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OPERATION
When you enter the protected premises
through a delay zone, the keypad will sound
continuous beeps as a reminder to disarm.
The panel must be disarmed before the entry
delay time expires, otherwise the alarm will
sound.
If using a Radio Key, you can disarm from
outside the premises without having to enter
any protected zones.
The factory default entry delay time is 20
seconds. This can be changed if necessary,
see the programming section in this manual.
If you make a mistake in entering your code,
press the E button and try again. Five incorrect
code attempts will cause an alarm.
[User Code]
DISARMING
To Disarm the system using the onboard keypad,
enter a valid user code, followed by the E key.
To Disarm the system using a Radio Key
press the OFF button.
If Siren Chirps have been enabled by
your installer, the strobe light output will
flash and the onboard siren will 'chirp' three
times to indicate successful disarming.
Sirens and strobe output, (if running), will be reset
on disarming.
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OPERATION - EMERGENCY FUNCTIONS
Hold
PANIC ALARM
To generate a Keypad PANIC alarm using the keypad,
press both * (star) keys together for 2 seconds.
To generate a PANIC alarm using a Radio
Key, press the and hold the Radio Key PANIC
button for at least 4 seconds.
The Keypad Panic function is enabled by default,
and can be disabled by your installer.
The Radio Key Panic function will only
function if enabled by your installer.
Both keys together
The keypad PANIC function sounds the
onboard siren and the external siren outputs.
The sirens will reset when the Siren Reset Time
has expired, (factory default is 5 minutes).
A Panic report will be sent by dialler if your
system is monitored by a Central Station. (If
PANIC reports have been enabled by your
installer).
PANIC cannot be used while the panel is in
Program, Memory or Exclude mode.
Note: Your installer may have installed a
separate PANIC button. To activate the panic
alarm simply press that button.
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OPERATION - EMERGENCY FUNCTIONS
The DURESS alarm can be used to send a
silent alarm to the Central Station that you are
being forced to disarm the panel against your
will. That is; you are disarming under “duress.”
To Disarm and send a DURESS alarm, prefix
your User Code with the digit 9 when
Disarming.
* DURESS IS NORMALLY NOT ENABLED. TO
ENABLE THE DURESS FUNCTION, CONSULT
YOUR INSTALLER
* DURESS ALARMS CAN ONLY BE USED IF
YOUR R8 PANEL IS MONITORED BY A CENTRAL
STATION.
* THE DURESS ALARM DOES NOT SOUND ANY
SIREN OUTPUTS AND CAN ONLY BE REPORTED
BY DIALLER TO YOUR CENTRAL STATION.
Hold
DURESS ALARM
To generate a DURESS alarm using the keypad,
add the digit '9' in front of your code when disarming.
If enabled by your installer, to generate a
DURESS alarm using a Radio Key, press
and hold the Radio Key PANIC button for
at least 4 seconds.
The Keypad Duress function is disabled by default,
and must be enabled by your installer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The R8 normally
processes signals from the Radio Key Panic
button as a PANIC alarm. The panel must be
programmed by your installer to process
this signal as a DURESS alarm.
[User Code]9
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OPERATION - EMERGENCY FUNCTIONS
FIRE ALARM
To generate a FIRE alarm using the keypad, press
and hold the FIRE key, (left hand star key), for
at least 2 seconds.
The FIRE Alarm cannot be generated
by a Radio Key.
The Keypad Fire alarm function is disabled by default,
and must be enabled by your installer.
Hold
The FIRE alarm sounds the siren outputs using
the Fire siren sound and the dialler reports a
fire alarm.
MEDICAL ALARM
To generate a MEDICAL alarm using the keypad,
press and hold the MEDICAL key, (right hand star key),
for at least 2 seconds.
The Keypad Medical alarm function is disabled
by default, and must be enabled by your installer.
Hold
If enabled by your installer, to generate a
MEDICAL alarm using a Radio Key, press
and hold the Radio Key PANIC button for
at least 4 seconds.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The R8 normally
processes signals from the Radio Key Panic
button as a PANIC alarm. The panel must be
programmed by your installer to process
this signal as a MEDICAL alarm.
Hold
Fire alarm reports to your central station are
enabled by default and can be disabled by
your installer.
The primary purpose of this alarm is to report
a MEDICAL alarm to your central station. The
keypad beeper sounds 8 rapid beeps to
indicate that the Medical alarm has been
triggered.
Medical alarm reports to your central station
are enabled by default and can be disabled
by your installer.
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OPERATION - DOORBELL
DOORBELL
If a Ness Radio Doorbell has been installed,
simply press the button once.
The doorbell tune is heard through the R8
onboard siren. The doorbell volume and the
tune can be set by the user.
100-056 Radio
Doorbell transmitter.
100-664 Radio Key.
Press
Hold
If enabled by your installer, to sound the
Doorbell, press and hold the Radio Key
PANIC button for at least 4 seconds.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The R8 normally
processes signals from the Radio Key Panic
button as a PANIC alarm. The panel must be
programmed by your installer to process
this signal as a DOORBELL signal.
See pages 24 & 25 for doorbell volume and dorrbell tune programming.
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OPERATION - EXCLUDING ZONES
EXCLUDING ZONES
To EXCLUDE zones, the R8 must be in the disarmed mode.
The zone light of each Excluded zone will turn on.
[Zone No.] [Zone No.] ...etc
or...
Press...
The
to exit Exclude mode
Enter the zone number of the zone/s to be excluded, (1-8).
The EXCLUDE icon will turn on.
EXCLUDE icon will flash continuously until the panel is next disarmed.
Press...
[User Code]
.
If a detector becomes faulty and cannot be
sealed when arming the panel, that zone can
be Excluded so that it does not cause alarms.
When zones have been Excluded, the
EXCLUDE icon flashes continuously while the
panel is Disarmed and also when Armed.
Zones can only be excluded while the panel is
disarmed.
Zone Exclude IS not permanent. Excluded
zones are automatically INCLUDED next time
the panel is disarmed.
Zones can be manually included by the same
method as Excluding. Simply use the
[ZONE NUMBER] sequence to turn OFF the
zone icons to be Included.
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The R8 control panel stores a comprehensive
event memory including Arming, Disarming,
Low Battery, Mains Fail and Alarms.
The memory is constantly upgraded and the
last 20 events are always available for viewing.
This memory display can only be selected while
the panel is in the Disarmed state.
TO CLEAR THE MEMORY ICON
The MEMORY icon on the LCD display flashes
continuously when an alarm has occurred as a
reminder to view the alarm memory.
The MEMORY icon stops flashing after the
memory is viewed as shown above.
The MEMORY icon is automatically cleared
next time the panel is Armed and on entry
to program mode.
OPERATION - VIEW MEMORY
The most recent event will be displayed.
The next most recent event will be displayed.
...and so on (up to the last 20 events).
Press...
Press...
Press...
Press...
The
to exit Memory mode.
MEMORY icon will turn on.
VIEWING MEMORY
or...
Press...
[User Code]
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OPERATION - VIEW MEMORY
KEYPAD DISPLAY IN MEMORY REVIEW MODE
EVENT DISPLAY ICONS
Arm ARMED
Disarm blank
Auto Exclude Zone EXCLUDE + 1..8
Mains Fail MAINS
Panel Panic/Medical/Fire EXCLUDE
Battery Fail BATTERY
Line Fault LINE
Dialler Call Fail LINE
Zone Alarm 1..8
Tamper Panel/Siren TAMPER
Tamper(4th failed attempts) TAMPER + PROGRAM
Radio Jamming RADIO
Radio Substitution RADIO
Pendant Low Battery RADIO + BATTERY + 2..15
Pendant Panic/Medical RADIO + EXCLUDE
Detector Tamper RADIO + TAMPER + 1..8
Detector Low Battery RADIO + BATTERY + 1..8
Detector Supervision Fail RADIO + 1..N
Pendant Supervision Fail RADIO + MONITOR + 1..8
Panel was Disarmed. Zone 3 alarm.
Low Battery from radio device 1.
Panel was Armed.
MEMORY REVIEW EXAMPLES
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CENTRAL STATION MONITORING
The R8 control panel has an on-board digital dialler which can send
detailed alarm messages to a Central Monitoring Station.
The digital messages can include information about the zone or zones
which caused the alarm, tamper alarms, low battery or mains failure
reports, and it can also (by user number) identify the users who Arm and
Disarm the system.
For further information about alarm monitoring, contact your Ness Select
Dealer or Ness Security Products.
MONITORED
PREMISES
CENTRAL STATION MONITORING
TELEPHONE LINE
MONITORING
STATION
MONITORING
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REMOTE OPERATION
REMOTE TELEPHONE ARM/DISARM
The R8 can be armed and disarmed remotely using a standard
fixed or mobile telephone.
To maintain panel security, remote operations can only be activated
after entering a valid user code.
To operate the R8 by telephone, you need a DTMF capable
telephone, a valid User Code and you must know the Telephone
number of the line to which the R8 is connected.
Remote Operation is disabled by default and must be enabled by
your installer before it can be used.
AUDIBLE FEEDBACK
3 BEEPS:
Valid command/user code.
1 LONG BEEP:
Invalid command or user
code, try again.
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION.
1. Phone the R8 telephone number and listen for the required
number of double rings and then hang up.
2. Call the number again within 60 seconds.
3. The R8 will answer the second call immediately, sound a
beep for 2 seconds then, after a pause, it will sound a lower
frequency tone. The R8 is now ready to receive telephone
commands.
4. Press the button on the telephone. This tells the R8 that
telephone commands will follow.
5. Now enter a valid User Code followed by the button.
The R8 will respond with 3 beeps if it recognises the code or
1 long beep to signal the code was invalid and to try again.
6. Enter the command to arm or disarm the panel.
See: Summary Of Telephone Commands.
7. Press to finish. This tells the R8 to hang up. Also hang
up your telephone.
NOTES
If the R8 does not receive
remote commands for
periods longer than 60
seconds it will assume that
the call is finished and it
will hang up.
SUMMARY OF
TELEPHONE COMMANDS
PREPARE TO RECEIVE
COMMANDS.
[User Code]
VERIFIES THE USER.
ARM.
DISARM.
HANG UP.
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PROGRAMMING
Various system options can be
programmed by the user. These options
can only be accessed from Program Mode.
User Codes or Radio Keys can be added
or deleted. Up to 15 keypad user codes or
14 Radio Keys or a mixture of both can be
programmed.
Entry and Exit timers can be changed if
necessary, (between 1 and 99 seconds).
The Doorbell Tune and Volume can be
programmed.
For all other programming changes, talk to
your installer.
The panel will automatically exit
Program Mode if no buttons are pressed
for 4 minutes.
The factory default
Master Code is: 123
T ENTERo Program Mode
T EXITo Program Mode
[Master Code]
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PROGRAMMING
PROGRAMMING OPTIONS TABLE
DESCRIPTION
KEYPAD CODES
RADIO CODES
OPTION NUMBERS DEFAULT
USER SLOT 1
ENTRY DELAY TIME
DOORBELL VOLUME
EXIT DELAY TIME
DOORBELL TUNE
P10E
MASTER KEYPAD CODE 123
20 seconds
Level 3
60 seconds
Tune 3
USER SLOT 2
USER SLOT 3
USER SLOT 4
USER SLOT 5
USER SLOT 6
USER SLOT 7
USER SLOT 8
USER SLOT 9
USER SLOT 10
USER SLOT 11
USER SLOT 12
USER SLOT 13
USER SLOT 14
USER SLOT 15
P11E
P26E
P5E
P28E
P6E
P12E
P13E
P14E
P15E
P16E
P17E
P18E
P19E
P20E
P21E
P22E
P23E
P24E
P25E
2E
3E
4E
5E
6E
7E
8E
9E
10E
11E
12E
13E
14E
15E
User Slots 2 to 15 can store either a Keypad Code or a Radio Key, not both.
If a user Slot is programmed as a Radio Key using option P10E, then that slot
is not available as a Keypad Code and vice versa.
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PROGRAMMING - DOORBELL
TO PROGRAM DOORBELL VOLUME
The current doorbell tune will be played at the
current volume level. The display will show a
number between 1 & 4 to show the current
volume level. (1=lowest, 4=highest).
Factory default is 3.
Each time you select a level the current
doorbell tune will play once at that volume.
P5E is the programming option number
for Doorbell Volume.
E.g, Press 1E, 2E, 3E or 4E to select
Lowest, Low, Medium or High volume.
Press...
Press... (1 - 4)
[Master Code]
Press...
ACTION NOTE
Enters Program Mode.
The icon will turn on.
Go to step 2 of any other programming option
or press... to exit program
mode.
The icon will turn off when you.
exit program mode.
1. Press... P10E 15E
2. Press and hold the Radio Doorbell button for 8 seconds.
3. Press... P25E 5E
In Program Mode:
EXAMPLE: To program a Radio Doorbell
to User Slot 15.
ACTION NOTE
See page 26.
"To Program Radio Keys"
See page 27.
"Extra Options For Radio Codes"
TO PROGRAM A RADIO DOORBELL
Program the Ness Radio Doorbell to an available
User Slot.
Program Extra Option 5E for that User Slot.
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See page 16 for Doorbell Operation.
TO PROGRAM DOORBELL TUNE
P6E is the programming option number
for Doorbell Tune.
See step 1 of Doorbell Volume Programming,
or if already in program mode, continue to step 2.
The current doorbell tune will be played and
the display will show the tune number from
1 to 9. The factory default tune is number 3.
E.g, Press 1E through 9E to find the tune you prefer.
Press...
Press... (1 - 9)
AVAILABLE TUNES
1 Westminster
2 Westminster (4 notes only)
3 Ding Dong
4 Ding Dong, (repetitive)
5 Star Spangled Banner
6 Fur Elise
7 Home Sweet Home
8 Green Sleeves
9 Chime
ACTION NOTE
Go to step 2 of any other programming option
or press... to exit program
mode.
The icon will turn off when you.
exit program mode.
PROGRAMMING - DOORBELL
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PROGRAMMING - RADIO KEYS
TO PROGRAM RADIO KEYS
TO DELETE RADIO KEYS
Numbers 2 to 15 on the display will show which
User Slots already contain Radio Keys, (if any).
If the Radio Key was successfully programmed, you
will hear beep, beep + 3 beeps.
The chosen User Slot number will be flashing.
User Slots with Radio keys already programmed
will be on steady.
P10E is the option number for
Radio Keys.programming
The panel must be in Program Mode.
Choose a User Slot to program a
Radio Key. Enter a user slot number
from 2 to 15 followed by the E button.
Press...
Press... P10E 2E P10E
To delete a Radio Key, press P10E, select the
User Slot to delete (2E-15E), then press P10E again.
EXAMPLE: To delete the Radio key programmed on
User Slot 2.
Press...
Press and hold the PANIC button for at least
8 seconds on the Radio Key to be programmed.
(2 - 15)
ACTION NOTE
Enters Program Mode.
The icon will turn on.
[Master Code]
Press...
A long beep means the Radio Key is
already programmed to another User Slot.
This transmits the 'Learn' message to
the R8 panel.
See Extra Options For Radio Codes on the next page
to program the behaviour of the Radio Key's Panic
button. Or skip to step 6 to leave the factory default.
(Panic button triggers Panic Alarm).
Go to step 2 of any other programming option
or press... to exit program
mode.
The icon will turn off when.
you exit program mode.
The R8 will accept up to 14 Ness Radio Keys to be used for remote control wireless Arming/
Disarming and Panic functions.
Radio Keys are programmed to one of the 15 User Slots with the easy to use radio ‘Learn’ mode.
A User Slot can hold either a keypad code or a radio key code, not both. User Code 1, (the
master Code), is always a keypad code.
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HOW TO SEND THE LEARN MESSAGE - PORTABLE TRANSMITTERS
This table shows the method for sending the programming ‘Learn’ message for compatible ness
transmitters.
PROGRAMMING - RADIO KEYS
EXTRA OPTIONS FOR RADIO CODES
Each User Slot has five Extra Options which control the behaviour of Radio Keys and the Radio
Doorbell transmitter.
The Extra Options are:
1E, Panic: The Panic Button will trigger the Panic alarm. (default).
2E, Duress: The Panic Button will trigger the Duress alarm.
3E, Medical: The Panic Button will trigger the Medical alarm.
4E, Ignore Panic: Disables Panic Button on radio keys.
5E, Doorbell: The Panic Button will sound the R8 doorbell feature.
Each User Slot is defaulted for Extra Option 1E, trigger Panic.
The Extra option for a user code slot can be programmed after a radio key has been programmed
to that slot.
PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE FOR EXTRA OPTIONS
1. Press: P [User Slot option number 12-25] E
• If a Radio Key is programmed to the User Slot, the RADIO icon will be on. Icons 1–5 show which
Extra Option is currently selected.
2. Press: [1–5] E
• This selects a new Extra Option.
EXAMPLE
When programming a Radio Doorbell, the User Slot must be set for ‘Doorbell’ or the Panic alarm
will be triggered when the doorbell is pressed.
In this example, a Radio Doorbell has been programmed to User Slot 15. To program the Extra
Option for User Slot 15, in program mode, press: P25E 5E
RKP
RADIOKEYPAD
100-001
RKP
Radio Keypad
Insert the battery or consult
the Radio Keypad manual.
100-283
RPB Radio
Panic Button
Press and hold for
8 seconds.
100-056
RDB
Radio Door Bell
Press and hold for
8 seconds.
100-665
RK1
Radio Pendant
Press button three times.
OFF
ON
PANIC
100-664
RK3
Radio Key
Press and hold PANIC
for 8 seconds.
100-067
RK4
Radio Key
Press and hold PANIC
for 8 seconds.
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PROGRAMMING - KEYPAD CODES
TO PROGRAM KEYPAD CODES
TO DELETE KEYPAD CODES
Enter the option number for the Keypad Code
you are programming.
Enter the new code twice for verification.
The existing code will be displayed one
digit at a time.
The new code will be displayed one
digit at a time.
The panel must be in Program Mode.
You will hear one beep on the first entry
of the new code and three beeps when
the code is verified.
Press...
Press... P12E MEMORY E
Press... P12E 1234E 1234E
To delete a Keypad Code, enter the MEMORY button
in place of the code.
EXAMPLE: To delete the Keypad Code 2:
EXAMPLE: To program Keypad Code 2 to be 1234:
Press...
ACTION NOTE
Enters Program Mode.
The icon will turn on.
[11-25]
[Master Code]
Press...
Go to step 2 of any other programming option
or press... to exit program
mode.
The icon will turn off when.
you exit program mode.
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
P
3
6
9
E
(NEW CODE) (NEW CODE)
• Keypad Codes can be 3 to 6 digits in length.
• Codes beginning with 0 (zero) can be programmed
but they will not operate the panel - this is an
alternative method for disabling user codes. The
MEMORY E function is the recommended method
of deleting user codes.
• All codes must be unique to each other. Codes are
rejected if already used. Some codes that are
similar to existing codes may also be rejected.
NOTES ON PROGRAMMING KEYPAD CODES
• User Code 1 (Master Code) can be changed but it
can not be deleted. The MEMORY + E sequence
simply reverts User Code 1 back to factory default
of 123.
• Open/Close repor ts, (if enabled by your installer),
are identified by user number if the control panel is
central station monitored.
Shortcut arming, (ARM + E, (if enabled), is
identified to the central station as User 25.
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PROGRAMMING - TIMERS
TO PROGRAM ENTRY DELAY TIME
P26E is the option number for Entry Delay Time.
Enter a new entry delay time from 1 to 99 seconds.
The existing time will be displayed one
digit at a time.
The factory default time is 20 seconds.
The new time will be displayed one
digit at a time.
Press...
Press... P26E 25E
EXAMPLE: To make the entry delay time 25 seconds:
Press...
ACTION NOTE
Enters Program Mode.
The icon will turn on.
[Master Code]
Press...
Go to step 2 of any other programming option
or press... to exit program
mode.
The icon will turn off when.
you exit program mode.
(NEW TIME)
TO PROGRAM EXIT DELAY TIME
P28E is the option number for Exit Delay Time.
Enter a new exit delay time from 1 to 99 seconds.
The existing time will be displayed one
digit at a time.
The factory default time is 60 seconds.
The new time will be displayed one
digit at a time.
Press...
Press... P28E 50E
EXAMPLE: To make the exit delay time 50 seconds:
Press...
ACTION NOTE
When in Program Mode.
The icon is on.
Go to step 2 of any other programming option
or press... to exit program
mode.
The icon will turn off when.
you exit program mode.
(NEW TIME)
See step 1 of Entry Delay programming,
or if already in program mode, continue to step 2.
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NESS ACCESSORIES
MOTION DETECTORS
Ness manufactures a range of high quality and efficient
motion detectors - including passive infra-red detectors,
dual technology / microwave and infra-red devices as
well as ceiling mounted 360° detectors.
All Ness detectors are designed using the most modern
technology and techniques that ensure superior reliability
and performance.
QUANTUM - 15m passive infra-red detector with
selectable pulse count; suitable for domestic and
commercial installations. PetAware model available.
QUANTUM PLUS - 15m passive infra-red detector with
selectable pulse count, temperature compensation and
downward looking ‘creep’ zones.
QUANTUM DUAL - 15m combination microwave and
passive infra-red detector. This combination of detection
technologies virtually eliminates the possibility of
unwanted alarms but faithfully detects humans. PetAware
model available.
QUANTUM 360 - Ceiling mounted 360° passive infra-red
detector with selectable pulse count and sensitivity.
Provides 8 metre coverage mounted at standard 2.4 metre
ceiling height.
100-021
Quantum
100-226
Quantum
Plus
100-210
Quantum
Dual
100-048
Quantum 360
PET AWARE DETECTORS
The Ness Quantum™ Pet Aware PIR, Pet Aware Radio
PIR and the Pet Aware DUAL are able to discriminate
between household pets
and unwanted human
intruders, allowing you to
secure your home with
your pets indoors.
CCTV
The Ness range of Closed Circuit TV equipment includes
Dome cameras, B/W or Colour cameras, Miniature hidden
cameras, Monitors - even digital video recorders and
remote telephone video systems.
SIRENS
The range of warning devices includes horn speakers,
polytough siren covers, internal ‘screamers’ and satellite
sirens with their own battery backup.
SWITCHES
A variety of switches are available for protecting doors
and windows. The line-up includes surface and flush
mount reed switches, emergency buttons, roller door reed
switches and the unique Nessensor™ vibration sensor for
highly effective perimeter protection.
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WIRELESS PRODUCTS
RADIO ACCESSORIES
Ask your installer about the range of Ness radio devices
for the optional extra convenience of wireless remote
control and wireless detection.
Operating your Ness security system can be as convenient
as opening your car door. The Ness Radio Key™ provides
the benefits of separate ON, OFF and PANIC buttons in a
slim, waterproof remote control.
* Ness radio products require a Ness Radio Interface (100-
200) to be fitted to the control panel.
NESS RR1 RADIO REED SWITCH
Ness Radio Reed Switch for wireless
door and window protection. Includes
long life lithium battery.
NESS RK3 RADIO KEY
Fully waterproof, ultra slim 3 button
Radio Key for remote control of the
control panel.
With separate buttons for ON (Arm), OFF
(Disarm) and PANIC functions. Includes
long life lithium battery.
NESS RKP RADIO KEYPAD
A unique fully portable radio
keypad. The Ness Radio Keypad
provides totally wireless Arming/
Disarming of the Ness D16, D16 &
D24 control panels.
Also operates Monitor mode and Panic when used with
the Ness D16, D24 panels.
The Ness radio Keypad is suitable for use as a portable
keypad or for adding an extra keypad in areas where it is
not possible to install wires.
NESS RK1 RADIO KEY PENDANT
Fully waterproof pendant style
transmitter can be used as a portable
wireless Panic button.
Supplied with a neckchain as well as
wristwatch straps. Ideal for use as a
medical alarm for the elderly or infirm.
(Central Station Monitoring is especially recommended
when used for medical alarm purposes). Includes long life
lithium battery.
NESS RADIO PIRS
Ness Radio R15 PIR (Passive
Infrared) and Ness R12 Radio PIR
for wireless motion detection.
Can be used in combination with
Ness hardwired detectors in areas
where it is not possible to install
wires. Includes long life lithium
battery.
The Ness Radio PIR Pet Aware
model detects humans but is
immune to household pets. Allows
you to protect your home with
your pets inside.
Ness R15 Radio PIR &
Ness Pet Aware Radio
PIR
Ness R12 Radio PIR
NESS RDB RADIO DOORBELL
The Ness Radio Doorbell requires
almost no installation. Long life
lithium battery powered, simply
screw it to the wall.
The doorbell chime is heard
through the R8 panel onboard
siren. Choose from one of 9 doorbell
tunes built-in to the R8 panel.
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INSTALLATION RECORD
Date purchased: Date installed:
Installation Company:
Monitoring Company:
Telephone:
Telephone:
ZONES DEVICE
Radio PIR, Radio
Reed Switch, etc
Entrance, bedroom1, etc
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
Radio Zone
Radio Zone
Radio Zone
Radio Zone
Radio Zone
Radio Zone
Radio Zone
Radio Zone
Wired Zone
DOORBELL VOLUME ENTRY DELAY TIME
Sec
Sec
DOORBELL TUNE EXIT DELAY TIME
1
(Master Code)
USER SLOT PERSON
KEYPAD
CODE
The Master Code is
always a Keypad Code
RADIO
CODE
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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