Paradox GS250 Installation Manual

Printed in Canada | 05/2010

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GS250 Gsense Multi-axis
Movement Detector V1.0
Installation Guide

Overview

Figure 1: Front and rear views of the GS250.

Installation

Screw Mounting

1. Press the release clip and remove the mounting bracket from
the unit.

2. Using the three mounting screws (provided), attach the
mounting plate to the protected object.

3. Ensure that the battery is properly installed and clip the unit to
the mounting plate.

Tap e M ou nt ing

1. Press the release clip and remove the mounting bracket from
the unit (see fig. 2).

Figure 2: Removing the mounting bracket.

2. On the mounting bracket, break the four knock-outs and remove
anti-tamper pin. Remove excess plastic (see fig. 3).

Figure 3: Removing the anti-tamper pin.

3. On the mounting tape, remove only the backing of the small
center rectangle. Stick the anti-tamper pin to the small rectangle
of mounting tape, and pull to separate it from the remaining
mounting tape.

Figure 4: Affixing the anti-tamper pin.

4. Position the mounting bracket on the protected object and stick
the anti-tamper on the object. Ensure the correct orientation of
the anti-tamper pin (see fig. 5).

Figure 5: Ensuring the correct orientation when po sitioning device.

5. Apply the remaining mounting tape to the mounting bracket
and stick the bracket to the protected object.

Figure 6: Affixing mounting bracket to the object.

LED Feedback

Tes t Mod e

To enter test mode, simply insert the battery. If the battery is already
inserted, use a pen to press and release the anti-tamper switch. The
LED flashes red eight times quickly, signalling that the unit has
entered test mode. The LED’s flash sequence is described in table 3.

NOTE: The unit will exit test mode after 15 minutes, or after it has
been inactive for a period of five minutes.

Power Saving Mode

If two consecutive alarms occur within a five-minute period, the unit
goes into power saving mode for a period of three minutes. If a
movement is detected while in power saving mode, the LED emits
one red flash. No detection signals are transmitted to the panel.

Table 1: The components of the GS250

Item Name

ARelease clip

B Status LED (movement, tamper, sensitivity programming)

C Anti-tamper switch

D Battery compartment

E Battery pry slot

FMounting bracket

GAnti-tamper pin

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

Front View Rear Exploded View

Table 2: LED feedback on the GS250

LED Flash Seque nce Description

Red On for 3 seconds Alarm in normal mode

Red Fast flash Alarm in power saving mode

Table 3: LED’s flash sequence on the GS250

LED Flash S equence Description

Red 3 x 8 fast flash Power up

Amber 1 x flash per 5 seconds In test mode

Green 1 fast flash Movement detected

Red 8 x fast flash Tamper open

Red 8 x fast flash Tamper closed

Red 8 x fast flash Zone closed

Red 3 seconds On

Enough movement has occurred
to trigger an alarm

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Sensitivity Settings

The GS250 sensitivity can be adjusted between high-security and standard-security levels. High-security
level requires less movement before an alarm is triggered.
To enter sensitivity programming mode:

1. Use a pen to press and hold the anti-tamper.

2. Insert the battery.

3. Release the anti-tamper. The unit enters sensitivity programming mode. The LED flashes, displaying
the unit’s current sensitivity (see table 4).

4. Within one second, press the anti-tamper switch again to begin cycling through the sensitivity
settings outlined in table 4.

NOTE: The grace period is the period of time (maximum of three seconds) that the protected object can be
moved, without triggering an alarm.

Technical Specifications

Table 4: Sensitivity settings on the GS250

LED Flash Sequ ence Description

Red 1 flash per 2 seconds Standard security

Red 2 flashes per 2 seconds High security

Green 1 flash per 2 seconds Standard security / grace period

Green 2 flashes per 2 seconds High security / grace period

Table 5: Technical Specifications of the GS250

Compatibility

Control Pane ls:

Magellan All-in-One Wireless Consoles (MG6250, MG6130, MG6160,
MG-6030, and MG-6060)
MG Series control panels (MG5050 and MG5000)
SP Series control panels (SP4000, SP5500, SP6000, and SP7000)

Wireless Expansion Modules:

Magellan Wireless Expansion Module (RTX3)
Wireless Receiver (RX1)

Battery

One 3V lithium battery CR2032 / DL2032 (included)
Battery life expectancy is a minimum of two years

Electrical Rating 3V; 6 mA

Range (typical in a
residential environment)

• 20 m (65 ft.) with the MG6250, MG6130, MG6160, MG-6030, MG-6060,
and RX1

• 40 m (130 ft.) with the MG5000, MG5050, and RTX3

RF Frequency 433 MHz or 868 MHz (transceiver)

Operating Temperature 0ºC to 50 ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)

Dimensions 7.5 x 2.7 x 0.64 cm (3 x 1.1 x 0.25 in.)

For technical support in Canada or the U.S., call 1-800-791-1919, Monday to Friday

from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.

For technical support outside Canada and the U.S., call 00-1-450-491-7444, Monday to Friday

from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.

Please feel free to visit our Web site at www.paradox.com

Patents: One or more of the following US patents may apply: 7046142, 6215399, 6111256,
6104319, 5920259, 5886632, 5721542, 5287111, 5119069, 5077549 and RE39406 and other
pending patents may apply. Canadian and international patents may also apply.
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