Paradox Security Systems RTX3 Users manual

RTX3

FIGURE 1

1

2

3

COM

N.O. N.C.

Combus

Control Panel

FIGURE 2

Wireless Expansion Module

Installation Manual
V6.0 and higher

Introduction

The RTX3 is a 2-way, 32 zone wireless expansion module which enables EVO
and SP Series control panels to support wireless hardware such as sirens, motion
detectors, water detectors, and remote controls.

RTX3 Board and Connectors

1. LED display

2. Firmware upgrade serial connector

3. Anti-tamper switch

4. PCB screw

5. Antenna

6. Mounting clips (2)

7. Selectable frequency jumper (Position 1 - 433 MHz) (Position 2 - 868 MHz)

8. Wiring slot

Installation

Installation Notes

Refer to the Figure 2 for the following connections and instructions.

1. Control panel Digiplex connection.

2. Use a relay if the current draw exceeds 150mA on PGM1 or PGM2. Connect the RTX3’s RED connector to the relay’s RED connector, and the RTX3’s PGM connector (PGM1 or PGM2) to the relay’s BLK connector.

3. Connect PGM3 and PGM4 to external power supplies if additional power is
required. A PS25 is recommended. Connect the PGM’s
N.O. connector to the external power supply’s “+” connection. Connect the
power supply’s “-” connector to the device’s “-” connector. Connect the PGM’s
COM connector to the device’s “+” connector.

Write down the serial number of all wireless modules used with the RTX3.

System Reset for EVO Panels

1. Press and hold the [0] key.

2. Enter the [

3. Enter section [4001].

4. Enter the module [

System Reset restores the RTX3’s factory settings.

INSTALLER CODE].

SERIAL NUMBER].

LED Feedback

LED OFF ON

POWER

BUS

RF - RX

RF - TX

OFF OK (10.5V to 16V)

No clock or data exchange Clock and data OK

Not receiving data Flashes green when receiving

data

Not transmitting data Flashes green when

transmitting data

Programming RTX3 for SP Series Panels

When connected to a SP Series control panel, RTX3 settings are programmed
through control panel programming sections. For detailed instructions refer to the
SP Series Programming Guide.

Notes:

• Only one RTX3 module can be connected to a SP Series panel.

Programming for EVO Series Panels

Program RTX3 settings for EVO panels with either a keypad or BabyWare PC
software.

Programming RTX3 with a Keypad

When connected to an EVO panel, program RTX3 settings through the keypad by
entering Module Programming Mode.

To enter Module Programming mode:

1. Press and hold the [0] key.

2. Enter the [

3. Enter section [4003].

4. Enter the module [

5. Enter the required [

INSTALLER CODE].

SERIAL NUMBER].

DATA].

After Programming RTX3 for EVO Control Panels

Program the zones, PGMs, sirens and remote controls into the EVO panel. Refer
to EVO section [3034] and RTX3 section [001] options [2] and [3] for wireless
transmitter supervision options. Requirement: Configure all wireless sirens in an
EVO system to a single RTX3.

RTX3 Programming Sections for EVO Panels

Section Feature Details

[001] Option

[1] Low battery

supervision

[2] Check-in

supervision

[3] Check-in

supervision time
interval

[4] RF Jamming

supervision

[5] On-board module

tamper supervision

[6] PGM1 initial state

[7] PGM2 initial state

[8] Transmit tamper

signal

[002] Remote Control Options

[1] REM2 visual and

auditory feedback
compatibility
options*

* The new visual and auditory feedback includes the following
system status: stay armed, instant armed and exit delay. Other
status feedback has not changed. For REM2 v1.04 or older, stay
arm, instant arm and exit delay status are not supported, and a
rejection beep will be heard when the system is in these status.

[030] View Transmitter, Remote

Control and PGM Serial
Numbers

[101] to
[132]

See
Details

Assign Wireless Transmitters

[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
the serial number.

Remote Controls To program remotes controls:

For RTX3 version 1.5 and higher, this
option is always on

ON: default
OFF: default

OFF: 24 hours (default)
ON: 80 minutes

OFF: default

OFF: default

OFF: Normally Open (default)
ON: Normally Closed
OFF: Normally Open (default)
ON: Normally Closed
OFF: RTX3 ignores tamper signal

(default)

ON: RTX3 reports tamper signal

OFF: Old visual and auditory

feedback (Supported by REM2
v2.00 or lower)

ON: New visual and auditory feedback

(default)

Note: Requires REM2 v2.01 and higher

To view a transmitter’s 6-digit serial
number:

Press and hold the transmitter’s anti-tam­per switch

• Refer to User Code and Remote

Control Programming sections in the
EVO Programming Guide OR:

• Program through BabyWare

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Section Feature Details

[601] to
[632]

Transmitter signal
strength

[601] = Zone input 1
[632] = Zone input 32

• 3 or less: weak (move transmitter)

• 4 to 10: OK

[701] to
[732]

Current battery life [701] = Zone input 1

[732] = Zone input 32
View 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

[671] to
[678]

2WPGM Signal Strength Sections [671]-[678] correspond to Zone

inputs 1 - 8
Signal Strength:

• 3 or less: weak (move transmitter)

[991] View two-way PGM Tam-

• 4 to 10:

PGM # in tamper trouble is displayed

OK

per Trouble

[992] View two-way PGM

PGM # in supervision trouble is displayed

Supervision Trouble

[901] to
[908]

Assign 2WPGMs Sections [901]-[908] correspond to Zone

inputs 1 - 8

To assign 2WPGMs:

Enter a 6-digit serial number or press and
release the transmitter’s tamper switch

To delete an assigned 2WPGM:

Enter 000000 as a serial number

Note: If a section between [901] to [904]
is empty, the RTX3 uses the on board
PGM

PGM Programming for EVO

This applies to EVO panels version 6.90 and below.

1. Enter section [0901] - [0932].

2. Enter the 8-digit serial number and 3-digit output number.

3. Enter the 3-digit Event Group, Feature Group, Start # and End # for PGM activation.

4. Enter the 3-digit Event Group, Feature Group, Start #, and End # for PGM deactivation.

5. Define the PGM Delay Value (001 to 255 x 1 sec./min.). Default set to 15 minutes.

6. Set your PGM options, refer to the table below.

OPTION DESCRIPTION

PGM deactivation after (OFF = deactivation

1

event; ON = PGM timer)
PGM base time (OFF = seconds;

2

ON = minutes)
Flexible PGM deactivation option

(OFF = PGM timer only; ON = PGM timer and/

3

or deactivation event)
PGM initial state (OFF = normally open;

4

ON = normally closed)
PGM time base (OFF = follow option 2,

5

ON = hour)

6 to 8

Future use

PGM #

OFF ON

 

 

 

 

 

--

PGM Option Programming for EVO

PGM Activation*

Event Group Feature

Start # End #

Group

PGM1

PGM2

PGM3

PGM4

PGM5

PGM6

PGM7

PGM8

Default Data

[910] [911] [912] [913]

[920] [921] [922] [923]

[930] [931] [932] [933]

[940] [941] [942] [943]

[950] [951] [952] [953]

[960] [961] [962] [963]

[970] [971] [972] [973]

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

000 000 000 000

PGM Deactivation*

Event Group Feature

Start # End #

Group

PGM1

PGM2

PGM3

PGM4

PGM5

PGM6

PGM7

PGM8

Default Data

[914] [915] [916] [917]

[924] [925] [926] [927]

[934] [935] [936] [937]

[944] [945] [946] [947]

[954] [955] [956] [957]

[964] [965] [966] [967]

[974] [975] [976] [977]

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

000 000 000 000

PGM Delay

Delay (000 to 255) Options

PGM1

PGM2

PGM3

PGM4

PGM5

PGM6

PGM7

PGM8

Default Data

[918] [919]

[928] [929]

[938] [939]

[948] [949]

[958] [959]

[968] [969]

[978] [979]

[988] [989]

005 OFF

The following options apply to sections [919], [929]...[989]:

Option [1]: PGM deactivation after, refer to table.

Option [2]: PGM Base Time: On = minutes; Off = seconds (default)

Option [8]: Flexible PGM deactivation**, refer to table

[1]

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

[8] Details

OFF Deactivation event

ON Deactivation Event

OFF PGM Timer

ON PGM Timer or Deactivation event

* For a complete list of events, refer to the PGM programming section of your
EVO Programming Guide.

** In order to use the “Flexible PGM deactivation” option [8], the PGM deactivation
after option [1] must be ON.

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrade RTX3 firmware using a serial connection (307USB). For firmware
upgrade instructions see the Firmware Upgrade Instructions document at:
Paradox.com > Software > BabyWare.

Hardware Compatibility

EVO SP Series

Zones

Remotes

Remote Control Type

32 32

32/999 32

REM1
RAC1
REM2

REM3
REM15
REM25

Wireless PGMs

Wireless Keypads

Wireless Siren

Wireless Repeater

816

-8

84

-2

Technical Specifications

Power input voltage

Frequency

Sensitivity

Current consumption

Dimensions and weight

Operating temperature

Humidity

PGM outputs

Range

Other

Approvals

FCCandIndustryCanadaComplianceStatement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and with Industry Canada license exempt RSS stan­dard(s). Operation is subject to two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference

2. This device must accept any interference that may be received or that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

FCC ID: KDYRTX3
IC: 2438A-RTX3

FCC WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur­suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip­ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for com­pliance (Paradox Security Systems Ltd.) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Warranty

For complete warranty information on this product, please refer to the Limited Warranty Statement
which can be found on paradox.com/terms or contact your local distributor.

Patents

US, Canadian and international patents may apply. Paradox is a trademark or registered trademark of
Paradox Security Systems (Bahamas) Ltd.

©2019 Paradox Security Systems (Bahamas) Ltd. All rights reserved. Specifications may change
without prior notice.

12 Vdc

433 or 868 MHz selectable

-120 dBm

50 mA

15 x 16 x 3 cm (6 x 6 x 1.1 in.) / 24g

0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)

5 - 90%

PGM1 and PGM2 - 150mA PGM transistor out­puts
PGM3 - Form C relay output rated at 5A/28Vdc,
N.O./N.C. (PGM4 optional)
Refer to the appropriate transmitter instructions

Di-pole antenna; error correction algorithm

CE, EN 50131-1 and EN 50131-3,
Security Grade 2, Environmental Class II

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