This product is sold subject to our standard warranty conditions and is warranted against defects in workmanship for
a period of 2 years. In the interest of continuing improvement of quality, customer care and design, Pyronix reserve
the right to amend specifications without giving prior notice.
A copy of our warranty can be obtained from the above address.
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CONTENTS
1.INTRODUCTION5
2.SAFETY5
3.ACCESS LEVELS5
4.FEATURES5
5.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION6
5.1Operating Modes6
5.2Entry / Exit Mode6
6.ZONES6
6.1Engineer Programmable Zones6
6.224 Hour Zones7
7.CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS7
8.INSTALLATION AND WIRING8
8.1Plan View With Cover Removed8
8.2Mounting9
8.3Mains Connection9
8.4Battery Capacity9
8.4.1Battery Charging9
8.5Low Voltage Connections9
8.5.1Extension Speakers9
8.5.2Wiring The Bell And Strobe (UK Version)10
8.5.3Wiring External Sounder / Strobe10
8.5.4Remote Keypads11
8.5.5End of line resistors12
8.5.6Wiring to PIR and other sensors12
8.5.7Wiring to a door contact12
8.5.8Wiring To A Personal Attack Button13
8.5.9Wiring To RKP Remote Zone13
8.5.10Wiring the Keyswitch inputs A1 / A213
8.5.11Wiring the communicator outputs / inputs13
8.5.12Wiring the latch output (C+)13
8.5.13 Wiring the LED enable E- / shock reset output13
8.6Powering up your panel13
9.PROGRAMMING14
9.1Factory defaults14
9.2User and Engineer Codes14
9.2.1Entering and Exiting Engineer Mode14
9.2.2Enabling the Limited User14
9.2.3Enabling the Cleaner code14
9.2.4Changing the Engineer code14
9.3Timers15
9.3.1Exit time15
9.3.2Entry time15
9.3.3Bell delay15
9.3.4Bell time (External siren)15
9.3.5Communicator delay15
9.3.6Number of rearms15
9.3.7Part set types15
9.4Programming Set Modes16
9.4.1End of line zones16
9.4.2Remote Zones17
9.5Miscellaneous Programming Options17
9.5.1Tamper alarm17
9.5.2Tamper activation17
9.5.3Personal Attack (P.A.) Alarm17
9.5.4Continued speaker activation18
9.5.5User / Engineer reset18
9.5.6Timed exit / final set18
9.5.7Communicator set / unset Polarity Fault lockout18
9.5.8Communicator output Polarity settings18
9.5.9Setting the panel when mains fails18
9.5.10Setting the Panel With No Battery or Battery Low18
9.5.11Keyswitch Options18
9.5.12Remote LED Enable / Shock Reset19
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9.6Setting the Volume control19
9.7Resetting the Non volatile memory (NVM)19
9.7.1Factory settings19
9.8Programme mode test facilities19
9.8.1Walk test19
9.8.2Bell test19
9.8.3Strobe test19
9.8.4Latch output test19
9.8.5Communicator test19
9.8.6Speaker Test20
9.8.7Event Log20
10.USING THE OCTAGON II AFTER PROGRAMMING22
10.1Cleaner functions22
10.1.1Full setting the panel22
10.1.2Part setting the panel22
10.1.3Unsetting the panel22
10.1.4Activating the Personal Attack (P.A.) alarm22
10.1.5Turning Chime on and off22
10.1.6Cancelling a power failure22
10.1.7Communicator line failure22
10.1.8Duress Code22
10.2Limited User Functions (User 2)23
10.2.1Cleaner functions23
10.2.2Deactivating Cleaner zones23
10.2.3Omitting zones23
10.2.4Changing Limited User code23
10.3Master User (User 1)23
10.3.1Changing Cleaner code23
10.3.2Changing Limited User code23
10.3.3Changing Master User code23
10.4System Test Mode23
10.4.1Walk test24
10.4.2Chime Programming24
10.4.3Event Log24
10.4.4Engineer Code Arming25
11.LED FUNCTIONS25
12.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION26
12.1Power supply26
12.2Control PCB26
12.3Mechanical26
12.4Environmental26
12.5Cleaning26
13.TROUBLE SHOOTING27
14.SYSTEM STATUS29
15.LIMITED USER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE30
16.ENGINEER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE31
17.ZONE PROGRAMMING LABEL32
18.OCTAGON II SERVICE HISTORY33
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1INTRODUCTION
The Octagon II is a full featured intruder alarm control panel, based around a microprocessor with 8 fully programmable
zones and 2 dedicated '24-hour' zones (Personal Attack alarm and a System-Tamper alarm.). It is operated via a 16 - key
remote keypad and has an arrangement of 3 LEDs and LED display to show the status of the system.
All features are fully programmable and there are three levels of access to the system :
Master User (user 1)factory default (1 2 3 4)
Limited User (user 2)factory default (5 6 7 8)(if enabled)
Cleaner Codefactory default (7 8 9 0)(if enabled)
Engineerfactory default (9 9 9 9)
The Master User code gives access to all settings and unsetting facilities and also allows the changing of code numbers
and testing of the system.
The Limited User code gives access to the basic functions needed for everyday setting and unsetting the system.
The Cleaner code can only set and unset the panel in programmed areas.
The Engineer code gives total access to the system programming during day mode.
2SAFETY
Mains: The mains supply to the control panel is connected via a 3 way terminal block.
**This equipment is not suitable for location in bathrooms or damp conditions. Always remove / isolate mains before
carrying out work on the panel. The mains installation should be carried out in accordance with current IEE regulations
by a technically competent person**.
3ACCESS LEVELS
Master User (user 1) enables:Limited User (user 2) enables:
1. Chime programming.1. Panel setting and unsetting with a unique pass code.
2. Alteration of all access codes except engineers.2. Changing user code 2.
3. Test mode.3. Omitting zones.
4. All user code 2 facilities.4. Setting and unsetting of the door chime facility.
Cleaner level enables:Engineer level enables:
1. Panel setting.1. Changing engineers code.
2. Unset panel except programmed cleaner zones.2. All system programming.
3. Panel setting and unsetting providing panel is in daY
mode.
4FEATURES
- 2 User-Level Codes, cleaner code and engineers code, all programmable .
- Fast-set facility.
- 8 Programmable alarm zones.
- 8 Zone Tampers.
- 4 Full set / Part set configurations.
- Personal Attack alarm zone.
- 16 key backlit keypad.
- 3 LEDs and LED display on RKP for immediate indication of panel status.
- 8 LEDs on the new RKP II.
- Walk Test facility.
- System Test Function.
- Extension speaker volume control with alarm override.
- Separate Bell and Strobe outputs.
- Zone omit facility on exit.
- Part sets programmable as silent, time or instant.
Day ModeThis is the state of the panel when unset (not armed). Personal Attack and Tamper inputs, however,
remain active 24 hours a day. (These are referred to as 24 hour zones). Day mode is identified by the
U (unset) on the LED display.
Set ModesWhen the panel is set (armed) an activation of any Access, Immediate or 24 hour zone will cause an
alarm condition. When an alarm is generated the internal and external sounders will operate for the
length of time programmed. The strobe will also be activated and will continue to operate after the bell
time hasexpired, until the panel is reset.
Fullset / Partset At the time of setting the control panel, any one of four set modes can be selected. i.e.
Full set: Whole system armed; nobody on premises.
Part set A:All Part sets may be.
Part set B:configured as fast set.
Part set C:timed exit or night set.
5.2Entry/Exit modes.
EntryWhen the panel is set and an entry zone is triggered the entry timer will begin to count down.
During this period an entry tone (single repeated bleep) will be produced by the internal
sounder. The tone will change to a dual repeated bleep when half the entry time has been
reached. (two ply).
Any zones which are programmed as Access zones will be ignored. If the user code is entered
before the end of the count down period the panel will return to day mode. If the timer is allowed
to elapse before the user code is entered the panel will go into an alarm state. In this case the
system needs to be Unset then reset.
ExitWith the panel in day mode if a user code is entered the exit timer will begin. If all the Immediate
zones are clear, then the exit tone will be heard. Leave the protected area by the predetermined
exit route.
As you trigger access and entry / exit zones the tone will change to a high tone. When all the
zones are clear, the exit tone will continue again until the end of the time-out period and the
panel will arm. If the exit time is reached before all access and entry / exit zones are clear a
warbling tone will be heard. The panel will arm when the entry / exit zone is clear.
6ZONES
6.1Engineer programming zones.
Entry / ExitThis is a zone which allows limited-time access to the premises in order to set or unset the
system.
AccessThis is a zone which, on setting the panel, allows access to the Entry / Exit zone. However, if
the panel is set and an Access zone is triggered before an Entry / Exit zone then an alarm will
be generated immediately.
ImmediateThis is a zone which will create an immediate alarm when the panel is set.
OmittedIf a zone is programmed as an Omitted zone by the Engineer, then it is ignored by the panel.
Zone 9 omits the RKP remote zone. It also allows the user to continue to use the alarm system
even if a fault has been discovered on one or more zones. Omitted zones are only programmable
for part set modes.
Non Omitable ZoneThis is a zone that is programmed by the engineer. A zone programmed as a non omittable
zone may not be omitted by the user. This enables vital areas to be protected at all times.
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Soak ZoneA soak zone is a zone which will not cause an alarm if triggered. However the activation will
be recorded in the event log.
Fire ZoneIf activated this will cause a pulsed bell and speaker activation in day or set modes. The fire
LED will illuminate on RKPII.
24 Hour ZoneWill cause an instant alarm when the panel is in day or set modes.
Cleaner ZoneIf the panel is disarmed using the cleaner code these zones will remain active and cause an
alarm if violated. The cleaner cannot reset the system after an alarm activation.
Push to set.A push to set zone will force the entry / exit timer to terminate to prevent the user from having
to wait for the entry / exit period to finish.
6.224 Hour zones.
Personal Attack Triggering of the Personal Attack (P.A.) zone will always cause a full alarm activation regardless of
whether or not the panel is set. If silent P.A. is programmed, only the communicator will be activated.
Tamper (Day Mode)If a tamper fault is present in day mode a high tone will be heard. When a user code is entered the
tamper LED will illuminate and the zone causing the tamper will be shown on the LED display If the
tamper was caused by activation of the universal tamper zone then only the tamper LED will illuminate.
If a user code is not entered before the bell time expires the internal speaker and bell will turn off and
the system will rearm.
Tamper (Set Mode) If the panel has been set and a tamper fault occurs the system will go into full alarm condition. When
a user code is entered the tamper LED will illuminate and the zone violated will be displayed . After the
bell time has expired any further tamper faults will also cause alarm activation. The strobe will remain
on until the panel is unset. A tamper alarm will also occur if the correct user code is not entered after
three attempts.
TamperIf the code is not entered successfully after the third attempt, the keypad will not accept anymore entries
for 3.5 mins and a tamper will be generated.
EXPORT ONLY
Tamper LED Reset The tamper LED will remain on after a zone tamper, or system tamper. This can only be reset by entering
engineer mode.
7CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Volume Control This is only accessible when the front cover has been removed and will only affect the volume of any
extension speakers. In an alarm condition the volume control will be overridden and full volume will be
heard. The remote keypads also have their own separate volume controls.
Latch C+The latch facility is designed to be used with intruder detectors fitted with a latch memory. This feature
is very useful when more than one detector has to be wired to a particular zone as it will show which
detectors were triggered if an alarm has occurred.
If there has been an alarm and latch memory was used, then when the panel is unset an LED indication
will be given at the detectors which were triggered. Resetting of latch memory requires the panel to be
unset.
Auto RearmAfter an alarm the panel will automatically reset itself when the bell timer has expired. Any zones which
are still not clear after the bell time has expired will be omitted automatically.
Walk testThe walk test function verifies that all the intruder detectors on the alarm system are functioning correctly.
When the walk test mode is enabled any activated zone will cause a chime and the LED display will
indicate the relevant zone. In engineer walk test the alarm zones, tamper zones and personal attack
zone activations will be recorded in the event log.
Event logThe Octagon II panel incorporates a memory log of the last 100 events and is accessible in engineer
and user mode. It will record panel setting personal attack alarms and will show which tamper and
alarm zones have been triggered. Soak zones, user omitted zones and zones activated by the engineer
walk test will also be displayed. The event log may be cleared in by the User if he is permitted to do so
by the engineer. All zone activations after an alarm are recorded in the log.
Digital
CommunicatorThe Octagon II has four communicator outputs. These are set / unset, P.A. fire and alarm. The outputs
can be configured in engineer mode to activate from 12V to 0V or 0V to 12 V. A line fail input gives
a visual indication to the status of the communicator on the remote keypad.
Keyswitch inputs Two Keyswitch inputs are available and these may be used for full setting and part setting the system.
LED Enable EShock ResetThis is a dual purpose output which may be programmed as detector test LED enable or shock reset.
If configured as LED enable, during walk test the LED's will operate even if it has been disabled in the
sensor. If configured as shock reset, after an alarm activation the power will be momentarily switched
off to reset shock / smoke detectors.
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8INSTALLATION AND WIRING
Before beginning any installation work read through this section carefully. Plan out the various areas and degrees of
protection required from each zone. It is important to decide which type each zone should be if part sets are to be used.
Work out the cable routes avoiding mains cabling and consider the chosen position for the control panel and its main
supply.
8.1Plan View With Cover Removed.
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8.2Mounting.
1Remove front cover.
2Hang the control panel base onto the wall with the central mounting hole using one of the screws and plugs
provided.
3If possible use a spirit level or some other means to position the control panel squarely then drill the remaining
holes into the wall to locate the screws and plugs.
8.3Mains connection.
1The mains supply connector should be carefully wired to an ac mains supply using a suitably rated 3 core cable
with a current carrying capacity of not less than 5 Amps. It should be connected to a fused spur with a fuse rating
of not more than 2 Amps.
2The mains connections at the power supply terminal block are coded as follows:
L:LIVE
:EARTH
N:NEUTRAL
8.4Battery capacity.
It is recommended that the rechargeable battery used with the Octagon II control panel should be capable of powering
the alarm system for a minimum of 8 hours, and that this time period include 20 minutes of bell/strobe operation.
The minimum battery capacity should be calculated from the current consumption of the individual system components.
A typical example is shown below:
Non alarm current for control panel ( 7 hrs 40 min):174mA (0.174 A)
Steady state current for detectors:120mA (0.12 A)
(e.g. 8 x 15mA for 8 hours -Pyronix PIRS)
Typical stand-by current for external sounder:50mA (0.05 A)
(e.g. Self Actuating Bell for 8 hours)
Typical on state current for external:350mA (0.35 A)
sounder (20 mins)
Alarm state current for control panel (20 mins):140mA (0.140 A)
Typical current for external strobe (8 hours):150mA (0.150 A)
Total battery capacity= (Panel stand-by current x 7hrs 40min)
For example it is recommended that you use a battery of not less than 4.1 Ah, the nearest size above this being 6Ah.
8.4.1Battery Charging.
This Octagon II has a fast battery charge circuit capable of recharging a 6Ah battery in 12 hours
NB: 1) Do not allow any cables or wiring to touch the battery charge resistor ( See diagram on Page 9 )
High resistor temperature during battery charging will damage insulation to wires touching this resistor, resulting in
incorrect operation of the control panel.
NB: 2) Do not use a battery of less than 2.8Ah capacity