Paradox MG-RTX3 Instructions Manual

The MG-RTX3 is a 2-Way Wireless Expansion Module for use with any Digiplex
EVO, Spectra SP, and Esprit series control panel. It is also compatible with the
DGP-NE96 and DGP-848 control panels.

Technical Specifications

Installation

In order to ensure the best possible signal reception, avoid mounting the MG­RTX3 on metal, or in any location that could cause RF interference. Mount it as
high as possible and in locations not susceptible to drastic temperature changes.
Mount the MG-RTX3 in a location that allows at least 5cm (2”) around the module
for adequate ventilation and heat dissipation.

If the environment is too noisy, the module’s RF RX LED will turn on. When
performing the noise level test, make sure that there are no transmitters powered
up. Refer to the illustrations on the next page for additional information.

System Reset

Press and hold the Programming button for 5 seconds, the BUS RX LED will
flash. Release the button and press it again while the LED flashes to reset the
module to its default values. The system reset feature only functions during the
first 30 seconds after the MG-RTX3 is powered up.

Spectra SP Series Information

When connected to a Spectra SP series panel, the MG-RTX3 settings are
programmed into the panel. Refer to the panel’s Programming Guide. Requires
version 2.0 or higher of the MG32LED or MG10LED keypads.

Compatibility Chart

EVO Spectra SP Esprit Stand-Alone
Zones 32 32 - ­Remotes 96/999 32 32 8
Wireless PGMs 8 16 - ­Wireless keypads - 8 - ­2-Way Remote 33-­Wireless Repeater - 2 - -

Compatibility All Magellan wireless transmitters

Digiplex EVO (EVO48, EVO96 and EVO192)
Digiplex (DGP-848 and DGP-NE96)
Spectra SP (SP5500, SP6000 and SP7000)

Esprit (728ULT and 738ULT)
Frequency: 433MHz or 868MHz
Sensitivity: -120 dBm
Current consumption: 50 mA
Dimensions (no antenna): 15cm x 16cm x 3cm (6in x 6.5in x 1.1in)
Operating temperature: 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)
PGM outputs: PGM1 and PGM2 - 150mA PGM transistor outputs

PGM3 - form C relay output rated at 5A/28Vdc, N.O./

N.C. (PGM4 optional)
Range Refer to the appropriate transmitter Instructions
Other: Di-pole antenna; Error Correction Algorithm

MG-RTX3 V1.1

Instructions

Printed in Canada 06/2007 paradox.com MGRTX3-EI02

Digiplex EVO Programming

To enter programming mode with a Digiplex EVO panel, press and hold the [0] button. Enter the installer code and go to section
[4003]. Enter the MG-RTX3’s 8-digit serial number. Enter the section number you wish to program.

WARNING: When used without an EVO641 or EVO641R keypad, enable option [1] in section [3029].

Table 1: Digiplex EVO PGM Option Programming

Group Digiplex EVO Digiplex EVO Programming

Options [001]

Option [1]: Low battery supervision (default: ON)
Option [2]: Check-in supervision (default: OFF)
Option [3]: Check-in supervision time interval

OFF = 24 hours (default)

ON = 80 minutes
Option [4]: RF Jamming supervision (default: ON)
Option [5]: On-board module tamper supervision (default: OFF)
Option [6]: N/A
Option [7]: N/A
Option [8]: Ignore transmitter tamper signal

OFF = MG-RTX3 ignores tamper signal (default)

ON = MG-RTX3 reports tamper signal

View Serial

Number

[030] To see a transmitter’s 6-digit serial number, press and hold a transmitter’s anti-tamper switch.

Zones [101] to [132]

Assign up to 32 wireless transmitters to the MG-RTX3.
[101] = Zone Input 1; [132] = Zone Input 32
Enter 6-digit serial number or press and release the transmitter’s tamper switch.
To delete an assigned transmitter, enter 000000 as a serial number.

Remote
Control

See text

Program 999 remotes with one MG-RTX3 using an EVO641/EVO641R keypad (refer to User Code
and Remote Control programming in the Digiplex EVO Programming Guide).
If you are not using an EVO641/EVO641R keypad, program 32 remotes per MG-RTX3 using sections

[201] to [432] detailed in Table 3 on the back page.

Transmitter

Info

[601] to [632]

Transmitter Signal Strength
[601] = Zone Input 1; [632] = Zone Input 32
3 or less = too weak (move transmitter); 4 to 10 = OK.

[701] to [732]

Current Battery Life
[701] = Zone Input 1; [732] = Zone Input 32
View the number of weeks the batteries have been in the transmitter

[801] to [832]

Previous Battery Life
[801] = Zone Input 1; [832] = Zone Input 32
View number of weeks the previous batteries were in the transmitter.

Two-Way

PGM

[671] to [678]

Two-Way PGM Signal Strength
[671] = PGM 1; [678] = PGM 8
3 or less = too weak (move transmitter); 4 to 10 = OK.

[901] to [908]

Assign up to 8 Two-Way PGMs to the MG-RTX3
[901] = PGM 1; [908] = PGM 8
Enter 6-digit serial number or press and release the transmitter’s tamper switch
To delete an assigned Two-Way PGM, enter 000000 as a serial number.
If a section between [901] to [904] is empty, the MG-RTX3 will use the on-board PGM.

[910] to [989]

Program the Two-Way PGM activation event, deactivation event and PGM Delay options. Refer to
Table 1 below.

[991] View Two-Way PGM tamper trouble (PGM # in trouble will be displayed)
[992] View Two-Way PGM supervision trouble (PGM # in trouble will be displayed)

Event Group Feature Group Start # End #

PGM

Activation*

PGM1 [910] [911] [912] [913]
PGM2 [920] [921] [922] [923]

- +10 per PGM +10 per PGM +10 per PGM +10 per PGM

PGM8 [980] [981] [982] [983]

PGM

Deactivation*

PGM1 [914] [915] [916] [917]
PGM2 [924] [925] [926] [927]

- +10 per PGM +10 per PGM +10 per PGM +10 per PGM

PGM8 [984] [985] [986] [987]

*For a complete list of events, refer to the PGM programming section of your Digiplex or Digiplex EVO control panel’s programming guide.

PGM Delay Options

PGM Delay
(000 to 255)
Default: 005

PGM1 [918] [919]

Option [1]: ON = PGM delay

OFF = Latch (default)

Option [2]: ON = Minutes

OFF = Seconds (default)

PGM2 [928] [929]

- +10 per PGM +10 per PGM

PGM8 [988] [989]

Esprit Programming

To enter programming mode with Esprit, connect an Esprit 636 or 646 to the “Program” connector.
Press the “Esprit Mode Programming” button. Press [enter] on your Esprit keypad and enter the
installer code (default: 757575). Enter the desired section number.

Table 2: Remote Control Arming Options [401] to [432], Options [1] to [3]

* Buttons used to arm are also used to disarm the system

Group Esprit Esprit Programming

Codes

[000] Enter Installer Code (4 or 6 digits, default: 757575)

[301] to [332]

Assign a valid user code from the Esprit Panel into the MG-RTX3.
[301] = user 01; [332] = user 32.
To delete a user code, press [2ND] and then [Enter]

Remote
Control

[201] to [232]

Assign a remote control to the MG-RTX3.
[201] = remote control 01; [232] = remote control 32
Press enter and after the confirmation beep, press [Enter] again. Press
and hold any button on the remote until you hear two beeps.
To delete a remote control, press [2ND] followed by [Enter].

[401] to [432]

Program remote control button options.
[401] = remote control 01; [432] = remote control 32
Options [1] to [3]: See Table 2 below
Option [4]: Enable button for PGM activation (see section [011])
Option [5]: Enable button for PGM activation (see section [012])
Option [6]: Enable button for PGM activation (see section [013])
Option [7]: Enable button for PGM activation (see section [014])
Option [8]: Enable button

+ for Panic Alarm

PGM

[011] to [014]

Program which buttons will also activate a PGM output.
[011] = Remote Button
[012] = Remote Button
[013] = Remote Button
[014] = Remote Button
Option [1]: Activate PGM 1 output
Option [2]: Activate PGM 2 output
Option [3]: Activate PGM 3 output
Option [4]: Activate PGM 4 output
Refer to section [401] to [432]

[021] to [024]

Set PGM as latched or with a PGM delay
[021] = PGM1; [024] = PGM 4
Option [0]: Latched
Option [1]: 1 second
Option [2]: 5 seconds (default)
Option [3]: 10 seconds
Option [4]: 20 seconds
Option [5]: 40 seconds
Option [6]: 60 seconds
Option [7]: 2 minutes
Option [8]: 4 minutes

Options [001]

Option [1]: ON = 6-digit access code length (default)

OFF = 4-digit access code length

Option [2]: ON = Panic Alarm toggles PGM and generates a panic.

OFF = Panic Alarm toggles the PGM
(default: ON)

Panic
Alarm

[002]

Option [0]: No PGM output on panic alarm
Option [1]: Toggle PGM 1 on panic alarm
Option [2]: Toggle PGM 2 on panic alarm
Option [3]: Toggle PGM 3 on panic alarm (default)
Option [4]: Toggle PGM 4 on panic alarm

[003]

Option [0]: No RF signal lockout on panic alarm (default)
Option [1]: 30-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm
Option [2]: 60-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm
Option [3]: 90-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm
Option [4]: 120-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm

Option [1] Option [2] Option [3] Definition

Off Off Off No Arm or Disarm
On Off Off

Button = Regular Arm* (Default)

Off On Off

Button = Regular Arm*

On On Off

Button = Regular Arm*
Button = Regular Arm*

Off Off On

Button = Force Arm*

On Off On

Button = Force Arm*
Button = Stay Arm*

Off On On

Button = Regular Arm*
Button = Stay Arm*

On On On

Button = Stay Arm*

K

L

Digiplex EVO / Esprit /
Spectra SP Series Panel

G
H

I

J

MG-RTX3 Partial View

M

N

O

C

A B

F

D
E

Figure 3: PGM Connection

Figure 2: ConnectionFigure 1: Mounting

Table 3: Programming without an EVO641/EVO641R

Element

Figure 1: Mounting

A Mounting Holes (x 4)
B Back Cover

C

Antennas: The vertical antenna is the default antenna. Connect the horizontal antenna to improve reception

and range.
D PCB Mounting Holes (x 9)
E Mounting clip (x 4)
F Wiring Slot

Figure 2: Connection

G

ERROR (Red): Indicates a problem with the module.

BUS RX (Green): Flashes when receiving information from the panel.

BUS TX (Red): Flashes when transmitting information to the panel.

RF RX(Green): Flashes when receiving wireless information.

RF TX(Yellow): Flashes when transmitting wireless information.

Special Display (Digiplex EVO only):

BUS RX BUS TX Error Condition

OFF OFF ON Combus is shorted / No clock / No data

OFF ON ON Wrong data / Invalid Combus address (Too many modules)

ON OFF ON Future Use

ON ON ON Combus lines reversed

---- ---- Flash Combus power is too low

H Connect to a 306USB and use WinLoad’s In-Field Firmware Upgrade Application to upgrade the firmware.

I Anti-Tamper Switch

J

Esprit Programming: Press to enter programming mode in Esprit mode.

System Reset: Press and hold the Programming button for 5 seconds, the BUS RX LED will flash. Release the

button and press it again while the LED flashes to reset the module to its default values. This is only possible in

the first 30 seconds after the MG-RTX3 is powered up.
K Connect the Esprit 636/646 LED keypad to the “Program” connector.
L Refer to PGM Connection for connection information.

Figure 3: PGM Connection

M Connect to any device such as a garage door, light or siren.
N Connect to an external Power Supply (PS-817 recommended)
O Note that you should use a relay if the current draw will exceed 150mA.

Digiplex

EVO
Remote
Control

[040] to [043]

View how many of the 32 remotes are used.
[040] = remotes 1 to 8; [043] = remotes 25 to 32.
To delete a remote, press the corresponding number until it’s no longer displayed in these
sections.

[201] to [232]

Assigning remote controls to the MG-RTX3.
[201] = remote 01; [232] = remote 32
Enter the desired section and then press and hold a button on the remote control until you hear
a confirmation beep.

[301] to [332]

Assign the remote controls to users by entering a user number (001 to 255) in the appropriate
section (Users 001 to 255, Section [301] = remote 01, section [332] = remote 32.)

[401] to [432]

Program the remote control or delete the remote control button programming.
[401] = remote 01; [432] = remote 32

______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______ (default: 15000000)

(see Figure 4)
(see Figure 5)

[0] = Button Disabled [8] = Panic 2† (Non-Medical)
[1] = Regular Arm [9] = Panic 3† (Fire)
[2] = Stay Arm [stay] = Smoke reset
[3] = Instant Arm [force] = Utility Key 1*
[4] = Force Arm [arm] = Utility Key 2*
[5] = Disarm [disarm] = Utility Key 3*
[6] = Stay/Instant Disarm [byp] = Utility Key 4*
[7] = Panic 1† (Police) [mem] = Utility Key 5*

[clear] = Exit without saving [enter] = Save data

N/A+N/A

N/A

N/A+N/A

N/A

Figure 4: MG-REM1 Figure 5: MG-REM2

With Spectra SP and
Digiplex EVO panels only