Paradox Marine Magel 6130, Marine Magel 6160 Instalation Manual

Installation Manual

Marine Magellan 6130/6160

Table of Content

Introduction……………………………….....2

Section 1: Installation Consideration…...2

Supply Voltage Considerations...........................2

Location Considerations…….…………...............3

Section 2: Mounting………………………..4

Marine Magellan……………………………..........4

Artion GSM Module…………………....................5

Artion Battery Backup...…………………………...5

Section 3: Electrical Installation…………7

AC Installations………………….…………………7

DC Installations……………...………………….....9

Internal Battery Backup / Marine Magellan…......9

Communication Lines…………………..….…..….9

Section 4: Programming…………………...12

1 – Language……………………………………..12
2 - User Profile……………………………………12
3 – Communicator………………………………..14
4 – Delays and Tones……………………………17
5 – System Test…………………………………..17
6 - Zone Profile: Overview…………………..…..18
Zone Definitions………………………..18
Zone Hardware Descriptions…………20

DCTXP2…………………..…….……...20
PMD-75 Motion Detector……………...22
SD-738 Smoke Detector………………23
Battery Low Voltage Detector………...23
High Water Alarm……………………...25
6 - Zone Profile: Programming…………...……..25
7 – Output Profile: Overview…………………….27
PGM Activation Events ……………….27
PGM Electrical Installation……………29
7 – Output Profile: Programming……………….29
8 – Keypad Profile Overview………………..…..31

8 - Keypad Profile Programming……….……....33

9 – Repeater Profile Overview………...………..33
9 - Repeater Profile Programming……..……….33

10 – Signal Strength………………………..........34

11 – Passwords…………………………..……....34

Console Trouble…………………………..……...35
AC Diagram……………………………………….37
DC Diagram……………………………………….38
PGM Wiring Examples………………………39 -42
Programming web…………………………...…...43

Marine Magellan Keypad Description…….…......4

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Marine Magellan wireless security and
monitoring system for your yacht (Diagram 1). The system is designed to provide reliable
protection giving you true piece of mind when you are away from your vessel. This guide is
designed to walk the installer through the complete setup and basic wireless programming of the
Marine Magellan System. Please read the manual thoroughly before beginning. It is
recommended that the installer have a basic understanding of electrical fundamentals and
adheres to the ABYC standards of marine electronics.

Diagram 1

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Section 1:
Installation Consideration

The placement of the individual
components of the Marine Magellan system
is very important. The installer must make
sure that adequate security concerns and
end user “ease of use” are taken into
account. Reference the following guidelines
before drilling any holes or running any
wires.

Supply Voltage

The Marine Magellan wireless security
and monitoring system must be installed in
an adequate and well thought out location
on your vessel. The system can be
powered from the vessels 110 AC (VAC)
supply and stepped down through our 16
VAC transformers. It can also be powered

AC installation

There must be a constant 110 VAC
source in the vicinity of the units for power.
The 16 VAC transformer must plug into the
110 VAC outlet. It is suggested that an
isolated outlet be installed strictly for the
plug in transformer(s). The 16 VAC output
feeds to the Marine Magellan head unit and
another transformer can feed to the Artion
Battery backup board. The Artion Battery
backup converts this 16 VAC to 12 VDC
while charging the battery backup for the
Artion. It is important that this AC source be
constantly powered when the boat is not
being used. It is suggested that you power
the system off of its own breaker.

DC installation

by the vessels domestic battery banks 12
volts DC (VDC). It is important to establish
what voltage supply best suits your vessels
needs. Typically an AC power source is
used on all vessels that have a constant AC
source from shore power or a generator.
Powering the system through the vessels
battery banks is typically done on smaller
boats where AC power is not constant

Wire needs

-18 AWG / 2 conductor wire
Approximately 20 ft.

- Communication wire / 2 conductors
Telephone wire, Cat 5, or similar
approximately 12 ft.

There must be a constant 12 Volt DC
(Direct Current) source in the vicinity of the
units for power. This 12 VDC must feed the
Marine Magellan and the Artion GSM
module directly. On DC installations the
Artion battery backup is not used.

Location Considerations

 The Marine Magellan and the Artion

GSM Module must be mounted on the

interior of vessel. They should be

located as centrally as possible to all the

proposed zones. This area must be

clear from moisture and not susceptible

to drastic temperature changes.

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 There must be an adequate wire run

behind the Marine Magellan, Artion, and
the Artion Battery Backup Case (if
applicable) so wiring is not exposed.
Exposed wires compromise the systems
security as intruders could cut essential
communication lines. The installer must
properly research the proposed
locations of the devices so they have a
clear unobstructed wire run. The Marine
Magellan head unit and Artion unit
should be powered up and
communicating with no wire susceptible
to tampering.

 The Artion should be as high as

possible on your vessel, mounted above
the water line for best cellular
communication, and located within 12 ft
of the Marine Magellan head unit. Use
the included 3 ft. extension cable to
extend the antenna and assist with the
clarity of the call.

 It is important that the Artion be

accessible but not visible. This is
because in the event of an alarm, you
do not want the communication tool
exposed to any thieves. Possible
places include inside cabinets or behind
removable panels.

Applicable) according to the criteria on the
previous pages, it is time to mount them.

Marine Magellan

The Marine Magellan uses a plastic wall
plate for wall mounting (Diagram 2). If
mounting the unit on the wall you must first
pop out the rectangular cutout labeled D on
the plate to allow wiring access.

Diagram 2

The Marine Magellan can be mounted on a
wall by first securing the wall plate to the
wall and then mounting the console on the
secured wall plate.

1.) Place the wall plate on the desired spot
of the wall.

2.) Drill and insert screws into holes labeled
A as shown Diagram 2

3.) With the Rectangular cutout D removed
you must now drill a 5/8 inch hole into the
wall as to allow for wiring access from the
rear of the Marine Magellan.

Section 2: Mounting

Once you have found an adequate
location for the Marine Magellan, Artion, and
the Artion Battery Backup Case (if

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plate. This will secure the console to the
wall.

Artion GSM Module
It is important that the GSM communication
module be mounted in such a location to
allow accessibility without obvious visibility.
Follow the steps below.

1.) Establish a proper location

2.) Mark the necessary holes to mount the
Artion and allow wiring access.

3.) Drill the mounting holes

4.) Drill the 5/8 wiring access hole

5.) Screw in the top two screws on the

Diagram 3

3. Place the console back plate flush against
the mounted wall
plate as shown in Diagram 3.

4. Slide the Marine Magellan’s open slots
labeled F (Diagram 3) onto the wall plate’s
tabs labeled B.

5. Gently apply downward pressure to insert
the wall plates
tabs into Marine Magellan’s open slots.

6. Once the Marine Magellan’s power and
communication wires are hooked up
(Electrical Installation, Page 8), Insert two
screws through the wall plate
labeled C and into holes labeled E (
Diagram 3 ) in the Marine Magellan back

’s screw holes

left and right side of the area. Leave

approximately 1/8 inch between the wall

and the underside of the screw head.

6.) Feed your power, trigger and

communication wires through the wiring

hole.

7.) Place the GSM cellular module onto

the top two screws matching up the

respective holes and push downwards

to lock the unit into place.

8.) Depress the two tabs at the base of

the GSM cellular module and remove

the top Cover.

9.) Screw the final two screws on the
bottom of the GSM cellular module.

10.) Place cover back on Artion.

Artion Battery Backup

This case should be mounted in the vicinity
of the Artion. There are four screw holes
inside the metal case at all corners
(Diagram 5).

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Diagram 4

Diagram 5

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Section 3: Electrical Installation

* Power should be denied when
making all electrical connections.
Only apply power when all wire
connections have been doubled
checked for proper setup.

This section closely describes how to
power the essential components of the
system for both AC and DC installations. It
also shows how to hook up the Ring and Tip
communication wires between the Marine
Magellan Head unit and the Artion GSM
module. A basic final wiring setup for the
typical AC and DC installations can be
referenced on Appendage 1 and Appendage
2 respectively.

AC power setup
Marine Magellan

The AC plug in transformer supplies
voltage to both the Marine Magellan
Console and the battery backup supply.
The 110 VAC supply to the outlet should be
on its own breaker. If the installer must tap

into an existing outlet to get power, make
sure that the existing breaker is properly
current rated for the additional outlet. In
either case, the AC breaker must be left on
while away from boat.
Connect the two conductor wire to the

“AC” inputs of the Marine Magellan. On the

other end, connect the two wires to the
output screw terminals on the AC
transformer (Diagram 6). It is suggested
that you crimp on spade connectors to the
wire for a secure connection to the
transformer. Since the voltage source is
AC, the two connections are
interchangeable between the two inputs.

Battery Backup

The external battery backup case has
been designed to supply a constant 12 VDC
to the Artion GSM module. It simply takes
the 16 VAC input from the transformer,
inverts it to 12 VDC, and charges the
backup battery (Diagram 7). This device is
only used during AC installations.

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Diagram 6

Diagram 7

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DC power Setup
Marine Magellan

The Marine Magellan panel can easily
be powered from the vessels 12VDC
system. Simply get a constant voltage
source to the unit from the vessels battery
banks or domestic bus (Diagram 8). It is
suggested that the installer fuse protect the
Marine Magellan system by placing an in­line 1 amp fuse on the Positive input wire
(not supplied).

Marine Magellan
Internal Battery Backup

The Marine Magellan uses its own
backup battery pack to provide power during
a power loss. This is not to be confused
with the Artion Battery Backup. A 7.2Vdc

1.8Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
rechargeable battery pack is included with
the Marine Magellan console. Connect as
shown in Diagram 9.

Artion GSM Module

The Artion GSM module simply needs a
constant 12 VDC to operate
(Diagram 10). In AC installations this power
comes from the battery backup case. In DC
installations, this power comes from the
primary domestic source.

Communication Lines
Marine Magellan to Artion

With the power establish for all the
devices, it is now time to hook up the
communication wire between the Marine
Magellan and the Artion GSM Module.
Simply connect the “Line Out” of the Artion
GSM module to the “Line In” of the Marine
Magellan. The “Line Out” of the Artion has a
tip “T” and ring “R”. The general rule when
hooking up this line is red goes to ring and
green goes to tip. There are two options for
connecting to the “Line in” of the Marine
Magellan. The first option is a line plug in
connection through an RJ-11 (Diagram 11).
The second option is a direct connection to
the “Ring” and “Tip” (Diagram 12).

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Diagram 8

Diagram 9

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Diagram 10

Diagram 11

Diagram 12

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Section 4: Programming

With the Marine Magellan and Artion
GSM module now powered up and
communicating with each other, it is time to
program the different areas of the system.
Upon initial startup of system, you are
brought to the “System Setup” menu. As
you go through this programming guide, you
will see screen shots of the Marine
Magellan. The complete layout of the
programming menus can be referenced on
Appendage 7. The installer may wish to
install the zones (wireless sensors) and
PGMS (relays) before programming (See 6
– Zone Profile and 7 –Output Profile) Note
that the black shaded buttons represent the
button that you need to press. When

1 - Language

The Marine Magellan system is
available in a variety of different languages.
French and English are preloaded, to add
additional languages you will need to
upgrade the firmware. This is a very simple
process that will require the use of the
Paradox UIP-256 and a laptop computer.
Contact Paradox Marine for language
upgrades on your panel.

navigating through the different menus,
press the center key to go to the “next”
screen. To access the “System Setup”
menu:

1.) Press “menu” from the main screen

2.) Press
menu

“ok” and ‘next’ to navigate

Select the desired language by pressing the
appropriate number on the main keypad

2 - User Profile

You can program up to sixteen different
users on your Marine Magellan panel. For
security reasons, once you change the
master code (User 1) from the default “1234”
you will be prompted to enter the master
code every time that you enter the system
setup menu. A User is defined as a person
with access to the system via a pass code
and/or key fob remote. Common examples
of the Master, user 2, and user 3 are the
owner, captain, and first mate respectively.
Every user can have only one remote each

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for a total 16 maximum remotes on the
system. In this section you have the ability
to change user passwords, user voice
labels, and add/delete remotes.

System Master Code

With the System Master code a user can
use any arming method and can program
any user’s (from 1 to 16) access Code. The
System Master is four digits (default), where
each digit can be any number from 0 to 9.
(Default: 1234)

User Codes

2. Select which user you wish to add/modify
by pressing “next”. When the desired user
appears, press “ok” and follow the menus to
set:

A person must be assigned to a user
code in order to have access to the Marine
Magellan. A user code defines the extent of
a user’s access to the system and consists
of a code # (PIN) and user options. The
Marine Magellan supports one System
Master code and 15 User codes.

1. From the “User Profile” menu, press “ok”.

3.) Enter your new user code

4.) Confirm the code to assure proper entry.

5.) Once you press
prompted to record a user label. The user

“yes” you will be

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label is the person who will be using that
password. (Examples: captain, first mate,
owner, etc.)

6.) To program a remote to that user press

“yes” otherwise press “no”. Only one remote

can be programmed per user.

7.) When prompted to “Press any button on
Remote”, depress any button for 1 second
on your REM1 or REM2 remote control

3 – Communicator
In this section you will assign the various
call-out telephone numbers for the various
recipients. Upon receiving the call, the user
will hear the prerecorded voice label of the
boat name and the condition that exists.
Since the Marine Magellan system sends its
alarm and event notifications directly to the
end user, no central reporting setup is
necessary.

From the “Communicator” menu
Press “ok”.

(Diagram 13).

REM 1 REM 2

Diagram 13

Voice Report
The voice report can send out alarm

events to up to five different numbers. By
default whenever an alarm occurs on the
vessel, the first number will receive a call. If
that recipient does not acknowledge the
alarm or disarm the system, the call will
disconnect and move on to the second
number. This process continues in this
fashion through to fifth recipient and then
begins the cycle again two more times To
add recipients, see below:

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1.) From the “Voice Report” menu
Press “ok”.

4.) Continue in this fashion until all the
recipients have been entered and it prompts
you to “Record Alarm Mes?”

5.) Once you press “ok” you will be
prompted to record an alarm message

2.) From the “Add Tel. # 1” menu
Press “ok”.

3.) Enter your first telephone recipient. The
pause feature allows a 1 second space
during callouts (for Charles phone or
satellite phone headers). It is not necessary
to dial a “1” before the area code.

6.) Say the name of the boat after the tone
and press “stop” when done.

7.) You can listen to the recording by
pressing “play”, re-record by pressing “no”,
or accept it by pressing “yes”

8.) Now go back into the communicator
screen by pressing “next” or pressing “3”.

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disarms your system thus informing you that
he is aboard.

9.) From the “Communicator” menu
Press “ok”.

Utility Reporting

Utility reporting is an option that sends out a
pre-recorded message for specific utility
events on your panel to any two designated
numbers. The Utility reporting programs the
same method as “Voice Reporting” (See
Above). The three specific events that can
be set up are below. Only one of these
events will work at one time.

System troubles: Use this report type to
have the Marine Magellan console call you
when specific troubles occur. After entering
the menu, select the desired trouble(s) you
wish to be notified about. This feature can
be used to inform you of a power failure on
your vessel and internal battery failure of the
Marine Magellan panel.

• Zone activation: When a specified zone is
breached or opened, the Marine Magellan
console will call one or both of the
programmed telephone numbers. After
entering this menu, select the desired zones
you wish affected. Use this feature to be
informed when a specific zone is breached.

Report Types

• Disarm with user: Use this report type to
program the Magellan console to call you
when specific users disarm the system. After
entering the menu, select the desired
user(s) that you wish reported. This feature
is useful when you wish to know when
specific
people disarm the system.

For example, you can program the Marine
Magellan to call you whenever your captain

For example, if you have a safe on your
vessel, you can have the Marine Magellan
call you whenever the safe is opened or
breached.

Select “ok” and chose the specific

type of utility report you want the
recipient to receive.

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4 – Delays and Tones

This menu allows you to set entry / exit
times as well as associated sounds for the
Marine Magellan. Below are the definitions
of the different functions within this menu.

Select “ok” to go into the
Delays and Tones menu

Entry Delay 1 – The entry delay 1 is the
amount of time that the user has to disarm
the Marine Magellan system from an armed

all zones (except 24 Hr zones) in the
system.

Bell Cutoff Delay – This is the amount of
time that the Marine Magellan will sound its
internal sirens during an alarm event. The
system will stay in alarm after this time is up.
However the Bell cutoff delay will reinitialize
if a zone is opened again. The default bell
cut-off delay is 4 minutes.

Bell Squawk – This feature enables the siren
to squawk once
upon arming with a remote control and twice
upon disarming with a remote control.

5 – System Test

state. It is engaged whenever a “delay 1”
zone is opened (see 6 - zone profile). By
default it is 45 seconds. After the time delay
screen you can change the entry tone that
you will hear.

Entry Delay 2 – This entry delay is identical
to the first except it is engaged whenever a
delay 2 zone opens (see 6 - zone profile).

Exit Delay – The Exit Delay determines the
amount of time a user has to leave the
protected area before the Marine Magellan
arms the system. The Exit Delay applies to

This feature allows you to test all the
different functions of the system to check for
proper operation. Simply select the entity
that you wish to check (zones, outputs,

remotes, etc) and trigger them. The Marine
Magellan will announce the event and
confirm proper operation.

Press “ok” to begin system test

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6 - Zone Profile

Description
Zones are defined as the assorted
wireless sensors that transmit open/close
conditions to the Marine Magellan. This
section describes how to program the
various zones. These zones come in the
form of door contacts, motion detectors,
smoke detectors, high water alarms, and low
voltage detectors to name the most
common. The Marine Magellan system can
hold up to 32 of these zones. Whenever
any of these zones batteries start getting
low, the Marine Magellan will be alerted and
display an information key on the screen
(See Appendage 4). Essentially, the
installer must get into the “add zone x” (x =
1-32). Once “ok” is pressed for the zone
that you are adding, it will prompt you to
“Press tamper or Press Learn Btn.”
Learn Mode allows Marine Magellan to
look for an open wireless signal from a zone
and place it into a designated position in the
console. Before you “learn” the assorted
zones into your Marine Magellan Panel, it is
important to understand the fundamentals of
the most commonly used zone definitions
and programming techniques.

Zone Definitions

A zone definition is the type of reaction
the installer wants when that zone gets
breached. There are assortments of
definitions that can associate with a zone.
The most common definitions are outlined
below:

Entry Delay 1
Typical position: Primary entry
When the system is armed and a zone
defined with Entry Delay 1 opens, the
console will generate an alarm after the
programmed Entry Delay 1 timer elapses.
This is to provide users with enough time to
enter the protected area and disarm the
system. Entry Delay zones are commonly
used at the entry/exit points of the boat.
Using different Entry Delays (see Entry
Delay 2 below) is useful when, for example,
one entry point requires a longer delay than
another entry point.

Entry Delay 2
Typical Position: Secondary Entry Door
Contacts
This zone is identical to the Entry Delay 1
zones, except it uses a separate Entry Delay
Timer.

Follow Zones
Typical Position: Interior Motion Detectors
When an armed Follow zone opens, the
console will immediately generate an alarm
unless an Entry Delay zone opens first as
described in the situations below:

• If an armed Follow zone opens after an

Entry Delay zone
opens, the console waits until the Entry
Delay Timer has
elapsed before generating an alarm.

• If an armed Follow zone opens after more

than one Entry

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Delay zone opens, the console will wait until
the Entry Delay
Timer of the zone that opened first has
elapsed. This feature is commonly used
when a motion detector is protecting the
area occupied by the entry point keypad.
This will prevent the motion detector from
causing an alarm when a user
enters through the entry point to disarm the
system.

Follow/Stay Zones
Typical Position: Interior Motion Detectors
Follow/Stay zones function as follows:

• All zones defined as Follow/Stay zones

become Follow
zones when the Marine Magellan system is

• All zones defined as Instant/Stay zones

become Instant
zones when the Marine Magellan system is
Regular armed.

• All zones defined as Instant/Stay zones

become Stay zones
when the Marine Magellan system is Stay or
Instant armed.

Delayed Fire Zones
Typical Position: Smoke Detectors
When a Delayed 24Hr. Fire zone opens,
whether it is armed or
disarmed, the console will react. Delayed
24Hr. Fire zones are commonly used in
galleys where a smoke detector often
generates false alarms (i.e., burning bread,

Regular armed.

• All zones defined as Follow/Stay zones

become Stay zones
when the Marine Magellan system is Stay or
Instant armed.

Instant Zones
Typical Position: Door contacts on Hatches
When an armed Instant zone opens, the
console immediately
generates an alarm. Instant zones are
commonly used for
windows, patio doors, skylights and other
perimeter type zones.

Instant/Stay Zones
Typical Position: Door contacts on Hatches

etc.).

24Hr. Buzzer Zones
Typical Position: High Water and Low
Battery Voltage zones
This zone definition is used in cases where
you want an alarm notification whether the
system is armed or disarmed.

• Whenever a 24Hr. Buzzer zone opens,

whether the console
is armed or disarmed, the console sets off
the keypad’s
buzzer to indicate that the zone was
breached.

• The console will report the alarm, but will

not enable the bell/

siren output.
The Instant/Stay zones function as
follows:

• Enter any valid Access code on the keypad

to stop the buzzer.

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Zone Hardware Descriptions

This section loosely describes the basic
operation of the assorted zones for the
system. For more specific data on the
individual sensors please reference the
guides included in the box of each particular
sensor.

DCTXP2

“Magnet Reed Switch”
Typical Position: Entry Doors and Hatches
Typical Zone Definition:
Delay or Instant
Power: 2 x “AAA”
Description: This device detects open/close
states thru an on board magnet switch. The
fixed door contact must be located in a
position where the moving magnet comes
within ½ inch of the magnet reed switch
when the door opens and closes. The
magnet reed switch is marked by the
triangle on the upper right side of the door
contact casing (Diagram 14 and 15).

DCTXP2

“Universal Transmitter Input”
Typical Position: Any location where
secondary sensing applications are needed.
Typical Zone Definition:
Delay or Instant

Power: 2 x “AAA”

Description: This device can be installed in

another fashion utilizing is its universal

inputs. These two input terminals accept a

variety of different sensing applications. The

purpose of this option is for secondary

sensor inputs. The most common examples

of this application are the High Water, Low

Voltage Sensors, and recessed door magnet

sensors. The DCTXP2 Universal input

simply needs to see a open/close state

change. Open the cover of the DCTXP2

and reference Diagram 15.

Powering the Unit

Verify proper polarity and insert two

alkaline “AAA” batteries. After inserting

batteries, a power up sequence will begin

(10-20 seconds) during which the door

contact will not

detect an open zone or tamper.

Low Battery

The door contact performs a battery test

every 12 hours. If the voltage is below 2.3V

after four consecutive battery tests (48 hrs.),

the red LED will flash at 5 second intervals

and the MG-DCTXP2 will transmit a low

battery signal

Diagram 14

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Diagram 15

Jumpers

Normally Open

Reed Switch/Universal Input:

open = “zone open” signal

closed = “zone closed” signal

JP1 ON

Normally Closed

Reed Switch/Universal Input:

open = “zone closed” signal
closed = “zone open” signal

JP1 OFF

JP2 Not Used

Table 1

Mounting
It is suggested that you first apply the
door contact and magnet with double sided
tape and test it before permanently
mounting the unit. Once you have mounted
it and put your batteries in, programmed and
tested for operation, you then can then pre­drill and screw in you door contacts.

Jumpers
You will notice a jumper at “JP1”. With
the jumper “on” the contact will reed open to
the Marine Magellan panel when the magnet
is not present. With the jumper “off” the
contact will reed closed to the Marine
Magellan panel when the magnet is not

Learn Mode

Learn Mode allows you to transmit the

serial numbers of each input to your Marine

Magellan console wirelessly. To enter Learn

Mode, open the cover and wait until the LED

stops flashing. There are two methods to

program the DCTXP2 depending on whether

the “Magnet Reed Switch” or the “Universal

Transmitter Input” is being utilized (Table 2).

Make sure that the Marine Magellan is in the

proper programming screen and says “Press

Tamper or Press Learn Btn” (6 – Zone

Profile, Programming). Essentially, if you

are using the “Magnet Reed switch”,

momentarily

press the red tamper switch once in one
present (Table 1). This comes in handy with
specific sensing applications that may have
opposite normal states.

second. If you are programming

the “Universal Transmitter Input”, simply

momentarily press the red tamper button

twice in one second.

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Diagram 16

PMD-75 Motion Detector

Typical Position: Salon, Stateroom, and
Hallway
Typical Zone Definition: Follow or Follow /
Stay
Power: 3 x “AAA”
Description: It is recommended that the
motion detector be mounted high up on the
wall or corner of your vessels interior. It
should focus on susceptible areas that could
be prone to break in. It is important not to
focus on areas that could cause false alarms
(i.e. focusing in areas that may have
movement thru glass).
Powering the Unit

1. Insert 3
holder while verifying polarity (Diagram 16).

“AAA” batteries into the battery

2. Insert the battery holder into the back

cover and affix the battery connector to the

PCB (see “A1” and “A2” in Figure

Mounting

It is recommended that the motion detector

be mounted high up on the wall or corner of

your vessels interior. It should focus on

susceptible areas that could be prone to

break in. It is important not to focus on areas

that could cause false alarms (i.e. focusing

in areas that may have movement thru

glass). Temporarily mount the detector with

double sided tape and test that the location

is adequate with no possible false alarms.

Walk Test

Open the cover in order to trigger the anti-

tamper switch, and then snap the cover

back

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into position. This will activate the motion
detector’s walk-test mode for 3 minutes.

Learn Mode
Power up the unit and allow the LED to
cycle out with the cover open. Make sure
that the Marine Magellan is in the proper
programming screen and says “Press
Tamper or Press Learn Btn” (6 – Zone
Profile, Programming). Press the tamper
switch on the board once briefly (Diagram
17 reference “B”).

SD-738 Smoke Detector

Typical Position: Galleys, salons, and
electrical closets
Typical Zone Definition: Delay Fire
Power: 9V Battery

Description: This device has a high­sensitivity photoelectric smoke sensor with
its own built-in siren (Diagram 17).

Powering the Unit

Open up the back cover of the unit to access

the 9 volt battery. There is a plastic wrap

around the battery that needs to be

removed. Snap in the battery, place it in the

compartment, close the cover, and secure it

with the included screw.

Replacing the Batteries

When the Battery starts to fade out, the

device will generate an alarm every 15

minutes to alert you of it.

Mounting

Place the mounting plate in the designated

location. Pre-drill and secure the plate.

Place the detector onto the plate, match up

the key, and turn clockwise until it stops.

Learn Mode

With the unit powered up, make sure that

the Marine Magellan is in the proper

programming screen and says “Press

Tamper or Press Learn Btn” (6 – Zone

Profile), Programming). Hold down the test

button on the top of the smoke detector for

approximately three seconds.

Battery Low Voltage Detector

Typical Position: Domestic battery Banks

Typical Zone Definition: 24Hour/Buzzer

Power: 2 x “AAA”

Description: The Battery Low Voltage

detector is designed to monitor vessels

Diagram 17

battery bank(s) for low voltage. The voltage

detector opens the zone when the battery

voltage drops below 11.6 for a 12 VDC bank

or 23.2 for a 24 VDC bank for a period of

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more than 2 minutes. The Low voltage
sensor is mounted in a sealed, waterproof,
plastic enclosure. Typically it is hooked up
to the primary domestic battery bank for the
boat. This is because this is the battery(s)
that powers the bilge pumps and therefore is
the most important.

Powering the Unit
Unscrew the four screws holding the cover
on and open it up. Inside you will see the
low voltage sensor attached to a DCTXP2.
Place the batteries in the DCTXP2. Now you
must program the DCTXP2 to a zone
location of the Marine Magellan (see
DCTXP2, “Universal Transmitter Input” )

It is important that the battery bank that you

are monitoring is the same one that powers

your bilge pumps. This is the most vital

bank to monitor when away from your boat.

Select the voltage you are monitoring on the

Low voltage sensor by flipping the switch

between 12 or 24 (Diagram 18 and 19).

Once the proper battery voltage is

selected you are now ready to hook up the

wires. You can hook up directly to the

Ground and negative of the batteries or to a

primary bus feed off of it. See Diagram 18

and 19 for 12 VDC and 24 VDC diagrams

respectively. Once this is accomplished, a

green light will light up on the low voltage

detector in the case. Secure the case in an

unobtrusive location by screwing through the

Electrical Connection

With the wireless zone powered up and
programmed, you now must connect the
respective wires to the battery bank that you
wish to monitor (Diagram 18 and 19).

Diagram 18

base of the case. Place the cover back on.

Diagram 19

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Diagram 20

High Water Alarm
Typical Position: Bilge Areas
Typical Zone Definition: 24 Hour Buzzer
Power: 2 x “AAA”

Description: The High Water detector is
designed to monitor the water level in your
bilge. The High water float switch is
mounted on the stringers in various areas of
your bilge. The switch is wired to the
DCTXP2 wireless sensor located in a
sealed, waterproof, plastic enclosure
(Diagram 20). Unscrew the four screws
holding the cover and open it up. Inside you
will see a DCTXP2. Power the DCTXP2
and then program the DCTXP2 to a zone
location of the Marine Magellan (see
DCTXP2, “Universal Transmitter Input” )

Mounting
Now you must mount the plastic high water

bilge. Typically the switch is mounted 6 to 8

inches from the bilge bottom. The best

reference to mount it is about a half inch

below the level of the boat manufacturers

existing high water switch. The sealed

plastic box housing the DCTXP2 should be

mounted above the float switch.

6 - Zone Profile Programming

You should now have a general

understanding of using the wireless sensors

and the definitions associated with them. It

is now time to program these sensors

individually to each zone location of the

Marine Magellan console. For

organizational sake, it is suggested that you

keep like sensors grouped together. For

example, if you have five different door

contact zones and two High water zones,

allocate the doors to zones 1 -5 and the

High Waters to zone 6 and 7. This action

alarm and 90 degree plastic shelf in the

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just makes more sense that having the
zones randomly placed.

1.) Select Zone Profile by pressing “ok”

.

4.) This is where you say the name of the

particular zone that you just learned into the

panel. (ex. Saloon door, Forward High

Water, etc.)

5.) Vocalize the zone label and press “stop”

2.) Choose which Zone # you wish to add by
pressing “next” and “ok”.

3.) When the screen says “Press Tamper or
Press Learn Btn”. Press the “learn” button
on the individual sensor that you are
programming. For instructions on the where
the learn button is on the transmitter see
“Zone Hardware Descriptions” under “Learn
Mode” for that particular sensor.

6.) You can listen to the recording by

pressing “play”, re-record by pressing “no”,

or accept it by pressing “yes”

7.) Declare the type of zone that you want

by pressing next and then ok. For the most

common zone type definitions, see (Zone

Definitions).

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8.) To add another zone to the next
available location and repeat the process
press “yes”, otherwise press “no”.

7 – Output Profile
A PGM is a programmable relay that
toggles to its opposite state when a specific
event has occurred in the system. For
example, a PGM can be used to activate
external sirens or strobe lights, turn on ice
makers and much more. The Magellan
console includes two onboard PGMs. The

can have the PGM toggle on and off from

this button or even have timing cycle of 1, 5,

15, or 30 Seconds/minutes. This event is

also a secondary toggle on/off option with

every single PGM event. This comes in

handy if you want to be able to have the

cockpit lights “Pulse on Alarm” and still be

able to turn the lights on through the remote

as a convenience when boarding the boat.

Before programming the PGM to activate on

a button, at least one key fob remote must

be programmed to the system (see User

Profile). Common examples of remote

triggered devices are cockpit lights and

underwater lights.

Follow bell
2WPGMS communicate wirelessly to the
Marine Magellan. The system can support
up to a total of four PGMs (e.g., two onboard
PGMs + two wireless PGMs OR four
wireless PGMs).

All PGMs must be programmed to follow
a certain event. This could be as simple as
pulsing a light on and off in alarm to
following a zone opening and closing.
Before hooking up and programming the
PGM, it is important to understand the most
common activation event definitions.

PGM Activation Events

Remote Access

Description: This event allows the PGM to

activate following the Bell cut-off delay. The

bell cut-off delay is the amount of time that

the internal 90 decibel siren of the Marine

Magellan will sound before shutting off. The

event scares away would be thieves while

shutting off after a period of time as to not

annoy your fellow dock mates. The unit

stays in alarm and will re-initialize if a zone

is breached again. By default, the bell cut-

off delay is four minutes. To change this

time (See 4 – Delays and tones). Common

examples of bell triggered devices are

external audible sirens and spreader lights.

Alarm activation

Description: This event allows the PGM to
Description: This event allows the PGM to
activate from a remote control button on the
key fob remote (REM1 or REM2). The user

activate upon alarm in a variety of ways.

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Follow Alarm
Description: The PGM will activate for the
entire duration while in alarm. The only way
to deactivate the PGM is by disarming the
system via key pad, key fob, or
phone. Common examples are exterior
lights and strobes.

Pulse on Alarm
Description: The PGM will activate on (1
sec.) and off (1 sec.) pulsing for the entire
duration while in alarm. The only way to
deactivate the pulsing PGM is by
disarming the system via key pad, key fob,
or phone. Common examples are exterior
lights and strobes

this are interior lights that may come on

when a certain door zone opens up.

Follow arm

Description: The PGM will activate

whenever the system is armed. Common

examples of triggered devices may be

visible red LEDs on the exterior of the vessel

to alert users of armed status.

Follow stay arm

Description: The PGM will activate

whenever the system is stay armed.

Common examples of triggered devices may

be interior lamps that come on inside the

salon.

Timed Duration
Description: The PGM will activate for an
established period of time and then
deactivate once the time is elapsed. The
PGM can be programmed to come on
for 1, 5, 15, or 30 seconds/minutes. A
common example of triggered device is the
vessels existing horns. As an initialization
whenever there is an alarm, the horn will
blow for five seconds.

Zone activation
Description: The PGM will activate
whenever a specific zone(s) opens. The
PGM can stay on the entire time the zone is
opened or for a set time frame of 1, 5, 15, or
30 seconds/minutes. The installer can

Custom setup

Description: The PGM can be programmed

to activate/deactivate from a variety of

specific events from user 5 disarming to a

low battery on zone 7. This feature is for

experienced installers only. Reference page

18 on the programming guide included with

each unit.

specify all zones or particular zones to
activate the PGM. Common examples of

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PGM Electrical Installation

Before beginning the PGM electrical
installation to control a device it is important
to understand the power specifications and
current limitations for both the Hardwired
PGMs and the Wireless 2WPGMs. The

Max Relay Current Max Relay Voltage Supply Voltage
PGM 1 Hardwired 100 mA 28 Vdc n/a
PGM 2 Hardwired 50 mA 28Vdc n/a

2WPGM

(Wireless PGM 1,2,3,or 4) 5 Amps 60Vdc/120Vac 12-28Vdc / 16 Vac

basic specifications for the devices are in
Table 3. When utilizing the two hardwired
PGMs, the basic rule is to always trigger a
higher current relay to switch your device.
Reference Appendages 3 – 6 for common
relaying schematics for both the Hardwired
and Wireless PGMs.

Table 3

7 – Output Profile

Programming

1.) Go to the “7 - Output Profile” menu under
“System Setup” and press “ok”.

2.) Select “Add output 1”

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3.) If utilizing a “2WPGM” press “yes” and
continue to the next step. If utilizing a
hardwired “PGM 1” or “PGM 2” (Output 1
and Output 2 respectively) select “no” and
jump to step 5.

5.) Now
you must give the PGM a voice label to
identify the device that it is controlling.
Select “yes”.
(ex. cockpit lights, Ice chipper, etc.)

4.) With the “2WPGM” powered up open the
plastic cover of the device or manually press
the “tamper switch” briefly. Shortly after the
Marine Magellan Panel will acknowledge the
2WPGM signal. Now proceed to the next
step.

6.) Vocalize the PGM label and press “stop”.

7.) Continue pressing “Next” until you get to
the proper definition according to (PGM
Activation Event Definitions).

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battery, console message waiting and FM
Radio activation (Diagram 21)

8.) Now you will be prompted to program the
PGM to trigger on/off with the remote as a
secondary activation event. Select “yes” if
you want this option and follow the on­screen directions. If “no”, continue on to the
next step.

9.) If you are done programming your
PGMs press “no” otherwise to repeat the
PGM process press “yes”.

8 – Keypad Profile

Keypad description
The MG32WK is a two-way 32-Zone
Wireless LED Keypad for use with the
Marine Magellan MG-6160 and MG-6130
consoles. You can program up to four
different wireless keypads into the Marine
Magellan panel. The MG32WK provides the
status of the console’s 32 zones in real-time
as well as complete system status, such as
alarm in memory, troubles, keypad low

Powering the Keypad
Installing the Backup Battery
With the back plate removed, install the

3.7Vdc Li-ion rechargeable backup battery
included in the box (Diagram 22). Please
note that this can be replaced by a standard
cell phone type battery. The backup battery
is for backup purposes only. It is not the
primary power source.
The Keypad is powered by 6Vdc through an
110Vac plug in transformer (Diagram 23).
When connecting the DC source, use the
included 6Vdc adapter only. Do not use a
16Vac transformer. The transformer must be
plugged into a hidden outlet somewhere in
the vicinity of the proposed location. It is
important that this outlet receive constant
power. Connect the included 6Vdc output of
the transformer to the respective positive
and negative terminals located below the
backup battery.

Battery Charging Indicator
The LED of the MG32WK will light up to
indicate that the backup battery is charging
only after DC restoration.

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Diagram 21

Diagram 22

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Diagram 23

Keypad Profile

Programming

1.) To add a keypad press “ok”

2.) You can have up to four wireless

3.) Hold down “PGM 1” and “BYP” on the
MG-32WK. This will learn the keypad to the
system.

9 – Repeater Profile

A repeater is a device that will take in the
Marine Magellan’s wireless signals and
amplify them to the extremities of your
vessel. Generally they are not needed on
vessels under 125 ft in length. The Wireless
Repeater module will improve the range of

keypads on the Marine Magellan
System. Select the keypad number you
want to program and press “ok”.

your system by retransmitting information
from zones, PGMs, wireless keypads and
the control panel. Note that all remote
control signals are always repeated. You
can have two

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MG-RPT1 per system. The Wireless
Repeater also provides one PGM and one
zone input with two-way wireless
communication with the panel. The
Repeater module is powered by the
standard transformer (110 VAC to 16 VAC,
Diagram 24)

Diagram 24

Repeater Profile

Programming

1.) Select “ok” from the Repeater Profile

“ok” for Repeater 1 and then press learn
switch on the powered repeater (Diagram

24)

10 – Signal Strength

This section allows you to view the signal
strength of all the wireless applications tied
into the Marine Magellan Panel.

1.) Select “ok” to view signal strength

2.) Press “next” to scroll through the various
zones, Outputs, keypads, and repeaters
programmed to your system.

11 – Passwords

The Marine Magellan some background
passwords called the Installer Code,
Maintenance Code, Panel ID, and PC
Password. These Passwords are not to be
confused with the Master and user codes 2-

16. They will not disarm the system. They

2.)
Select

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are put in place to give varying levels of
control between the owner and installer. For
Example, an installer can add/delete zones
from a system but not change the User 3
access code. Conversely, the Master code
can add/delete users but not add/delete
zones on the system. Once the Master
Code has been changed (see 2 - User
profile), every time the “System Setup”
menu is accessed; the user will be prompted
for a password.

1. From the “Passwords” menu, press “ok”.

Console Audible Trouble Warning
The console emits an intermittent beep
tone whenever a trouble condition occurs in
the system. The intermittent beep tone
remains activated until the user enters the
Trouble Display by pressing the left
[ACTION] key (I). The intermittent beeps will
re-initialize whenever a new trouble occurs
or the trouble restores and re-occurs.
When the system experiences problems
or is tampered with, the Information symbol
(I) will appear on the LCD screen and the
light will illuminate. The potential troubles
that the Magellan system can experience
are listed below (Table 2).

2. Select which password(s) or
code(s) you wish to program by
pressing “NEXT” and press “OK”
when the desired password appears. The
following passwords can be programmed:

- Installer code

- Maintenance code

- Panel ID

- PC Password

To access the Trouble Display:

1. Press the key.

2. Use the [NEXT] key to scroll through the
displayed troubles.

3. Press the [OK] key to view details on the
desired trouble.

Technical Support

Paradox Marine Technical Support

Toll Free: 866-929-4441

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Table 2

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Appendage 1

AC Installation

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Appendage 2

DC Installation

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Appendage 3

Hardwired PGM 1 Relay setup

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Appendage 4

Hardwired PGM 2 Relay Setup

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Appendage 5

2WPGM Wiring setup (switching load below 5 amps)

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Appendage 6

2WPGM Wiring setup (switching load above 5 amps)

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Appendage 7

Programming Web

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Appendage 8

Marine Magellan Buttons

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