Response Protector P500S Installation & Operating Manual

Installation & Operating

Manual

Protector P500S

Solar Wirefree Alarm System

FOREWORD

Your decision to purchase a Protector P500S Wirefree
Alarm System represents a major and sensible step
towards total protection of your premises, its contents
and its occupants.

The Protector P500S Wirefree Alarm System complies
with the requirements of BS6799 Class 1, 2 & 3 for
Wire-free Alarms. All components are designed and
manufactured to provide a high standard of security
protection and long, reliable service. In addition, the
radio devices are tested and approved by the Radio
Regulatory division of the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI) to ensure that they will not interfere with
other radio equipment. No radio licence is required,
however, the approved radio frequency is not protected
from interference and may be withdrawn from use at
any time subject to the DTI giving users an appropriate
notice period.

The Protector P500S Wirefree Alarm System is
purposely designed for installation by non-experienced
people using only conventional domestic tools.
However, it is essential that the installer reads and fully
understands the advice and procedures contained in
this manual before proceeding with the installation.
This manual should be retained for future reference.

During installation, it is also important that the
procedures are followed in sequence.

IMPORTANT NOTE

All components, with the exception of the External
Solar Siren are only suitable for internal use.

SYSTEM SECURITY

This system has been designed to both detect intruders
and act as a strong deterrent to would-be intruders.
Please remember that given adequate knowledge and
time it is possible to overcome any alarm system and
we therefore recommend that an Intruder Alarm is used
in conjunction with good physical protection such as
security windows and door locks.

The system is operated by entering an Access Code at
the Control Unit keypad. Protection is provided within
the system to prevent anyone trying to establish your
Access Code by randomly pressing keys on the
keypad. If 16 random keys are pressed the Control Unit
will lock out and ‘Bleep’ for 15 seconds. If this occurs
3 times without a valid code being entered, a Full Alarm
will occur.

CONTENTS

Page No.

INTRODUCTION 1

PLANNING AND EXTENDING YOUR
PROTECTOR ALARM SYSTEM 2

CONTROL UNIT

Indicators and Keypad 3
Indicator Lights 3
Location 3
Installation 4
Settings 4
Jamming Detection 5

INITIAL POWER UP

Mains Adaptor 5
Optional Back-up Battery 5

SETTING YOUR ACCESS CODE 6

SETTING THE CONTROL UNIT TO TEST MODE 6

SETTING THE EXIT, ENTRY AND
AUTO STOP TIMERS 6

WIREFREE PASSIVE INFRA RED
DETECTORS (PIR’S)

Installation 8
Setting 9

WIREFREE MAGNETIC CONTACT
DETECTOR(S)

Installation 10

EXTERNAL SOLAR SIREN

Location 11
Installation 12
Settings 12
Initial Power-up 12

SETTING THE SOLAR SIREN
TRANSMITTER MODULE 13

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13

BATTERY MONITORING 14

MAINTENANCE 15

TESTING THE SYSTEM 15

ALARM RECORD 16

TROUBLE SHOOTING 17

EXTENDING YOUR SYSTEM 19

SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover

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Protector P500S Wirefree Alarm System

INTRODUCTION

The Protector P500S Alarm System contains all
components necessary to install a complete system.

Items included are:

1 x Control Unit
1 x D.C. Mains Adaptor
2 x Wirefree Passive Infra Red Detectors
2 x Wirefree Magnetic Contact Detectors
1 x External Solar Siren

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Red Detectors (PIR’s)

DC Mains Adaptor

Control Unit

(optional back-up battery NOT included).

Wirefree Magnetic
Contact Detectors

Rechargeable Battery

(supplied fitted in the External Siren)

Detector Batteries

External Solar Siren

Also included:

Installation & Operating Manual
All necessary fixings
Window stickers

EXTENDING YOUR SYSTEM

Having selected a Protector Wirefree Alarm System, you can
increase your protection by adding additional Wirefree Passive
Infra Red Detectors (PIR’s) or Wirefree Magnetic Contact
Detectors, either at the time of initial installation or at a future
date. Full details of other accessories to extend your system
are given on page 19. You may also wish to purchase Remote
Control Unit(s) to enable you to operate your Control Unit from
in or around your premises.

For even greater protection you can install as
many PIR’s and Magnetic Contact Detectors as
and when your require. The Protector P500S Alarm

System is designed to give you protection for a
three bedroomed house. Just add additional
detectors where further protection is needed.

PLANNING AND EXTENDING YOUR PROTECTOR
P500S ALARM SYSTEM

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PART ARM

Protect either all of your home or just the areas you
choose. For example, for night time protection you
can have downstairs plus the garage and shed Part
Armed whilst upstairs is Disarmed. This allows you to
occupy upstairs areas without activating your alarm.

PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION

Before attempting to install your Protector P500S
Alarm System it is important to study your security
requirements and plan your installation.

External
Solar Siren

Magnetic
Contact
Detector

Magnetic Contact
Detector

PIR

Remote Control
(Optional)

PIR

PIR PIR

PIR

LOUNGE

GROUND FLOOR

GARAGE

KITCHEN

HALL

DINNING

ROOM

Back Door

SHED

Magnetic
Contact
Detector

Control
Unit

Each property will have its own layout, the
diagram shown is intended as a guide.

LOCATION

When choosing a suitable location for the Control Unit,
the following points should be considered.

1. Ensure that the Control Unit is within a protected area
with the system Armed, ie: an intruder cannot reach
the Control Unit without opening a protected door or
being detected by a movement detector.

2. The position selected must be within reach of a 13A
socket.

3. The Control Unit should be close to the entry/exit
door but not visible from the door or windows.

4. Do not locate the Control Unit closer than 1 metre to
any large metallic object eg: mirrors, radiators, fridge­freezers, etc.

5. Locate the Control Unit in an easily accessible
position, between 1.5 and 2 metres above floor level
and in a position where it will be seen each day.

INDICATORS AND KEYPAD

INDICATOR LIGHTS

GREEN On System Fully Armed

Flashing System Part Armed
Off Disarmed

RED On Instant/Full Armed Zone Activated

Slow flashing Delay/Part Armed Zone Activated
Rapid flashing Tamper/Personal Attack Zone Activated
Off Normal

YELLOW Slow Flashing Detector Low Battery

Rapid Flashing Low Battery in Test Mode
On Test Mode On
Off Normal

GREEN On Adaptor Power (Normal)

Flashing Back-up Battery Power Only
Off System Off

IMPORTANT: THE CONTROL UNIT INDICATOR LIGHTS HAVE NO RELATION
TO THE PUSH BUTTONS THEY ARE ADJACENT TO.

CLEARING WARNING INDICATORS

The RED Alarm Activated and YELLOW Low Battery Indicators are cleared by entering
on the Control Unit. (See page 6 for Setting your Access Code).

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CONTROL UNIT

Part Arm Button

Full Arm Button

Disarm Button

Te st Button

Indicator Lights

Access Code

Keypad

Buttons 0-9

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3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Access Code

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INSTALLATION

1. Undo the two front cover retaining screws and
hinge the Control Unit cover down.

2. Using the paper template mark the four fixing
holes, ensuring that the template is level. Note that
the bottom fixings are keyhole type, so the holes
should be marked through the top of the keyhole
and that the bottom left hand fixing is behind the
siren transmitter module.

3. Drill the four fixing holes & fully insert the plastic
wall plugs supplied.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Do not drill the fixing holes with the Control Unit in
position, as the resulting dust could seriously affect
the system electronics and invalidate the guarantee.

4. Insert the two lower screws almost fully in, slide the
Control Unit lower keyhole slots over the screws &
push down into position. Insert the top two screws
& tighten all screws fully ensuring that the unit is
fitted flush & firmly to the wall.

Be careful when fitting the bottom right-hand screw
not to damage the ribbon cable and ensure that the

control unit sounder plug is plugged into the socket at
the bottom right.

SETTING THE SYSTEM HOUSE CODE

In order to prevent any unauthorised attempt to
activate or disarm your system, you must set your
system to accept encrypted radio signals only
from your own Detectors. This is done by setting a
series of miniature switches in the Control Unit and
Detectors to a special combination selected by
yourself. (Similar to setting a combination lock).

IMPORTANT NOTE:

In order for all detectors to communicate with the
Control Unit, it is essential that the same House Code

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Control Unit

Anti Tamper Switch

Power Jack Socket

Fuse

J.D. Link

House Code

Miniature

Switches 1-8

Entry/Exit Delay

To ne Switch 9

OFF

ON

Siren Code

Miniature

Switches 1-8

Solar Siren

Transmitter Module

Main PCB
Protection Cover

Control Unit
Siren Plug

Ribbon Cable

Entry/Exit Delay Tone

Selection Switch 9

(Always change from the factory setting)

House Code

ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

View of inside

of Control Unit

is used for all components (except the Solar Siren).
To set the system House Code proceed as follows.

Using a small screw driver or ball-point pen, set the first
eight miniature switches (numbered 1-8) on the House
Code switch block in any random combination of either
‘ON’ or ‘OFF’. Take note of the combination selected,
as it will be required when setting the Detectors, (and
other accessories, when purchased).

DO NOT set or adjust the miniature switches on the
Solar Siren transmitter at this stage.

SETTING THE ENTRY/EXIT DELAY TONE

Your alarm system has an adjustable delay timer which
delays activation of the system after you have Armed it
to allow time to close the exit door on leaving, and to
Disarm the system on entry. Setting of the entry/exit
delay timer is explained later in this manual. During the
entry/exit delay time, the Control Unit sounder will emit
either a continuous tone or two short ‘bleep' tones at the
beginning of the delay time and two at the end (Semi­Silent) depending on the setting of the miniature switch
number 9 on the Control Unit House Code switch block.
Set switch number 9 to ‘ON’ for the ‘Semi-Silent’ short
‘Bleep’ tone, or to ‘OFF’ for a continuous tone.

JAMMING DETECTION

In order to detect any attempts to illegally jam the radio
channel used with your alarm system a special jamming
detection circuit is incorporated into the Control Unit. If
this feature is selected, and the radio channel is jammed
continuously for 30 seconds, when the system is Armed
or Part Armed, the Control Unit will emit a pre-alarm
series of rapid bleeps for 5 seconds. If the jamming
continues for a further 10 seconds or more a Full Alarm
condition will occur on the Tamper Zone.

The jamming detection circuit is designed to
permanently scan for jamming signals. However, it is
possible that it may detect other local radio interference
operating legally or illegally on the same frequency. If it
is planned to operate the jamming detection feature we
recommend that the system is monitored for false
jamming alarms for at least 2 weeks prior to leaving the
Jamming Detect function ‘ON’ permanently. To select
the Jamming Detect function simply set the J.D. Link on
the Control Unit PCB to ‘ON’

INITIAL POWER UP

MAINS ADAPTOR

A DC Mains Adaptor and Cable is supplied with the
equipment. To fit the Mains Adaptor, proceed as follows:

1. Lead the cable along the cable track or pass the
cable through the knockout in the rear of the casing.

2. Plug the jack plug into the jack socket on the printed
circuit board as shown below. Close the Control Unit
cover and hold it firmly closed whilst securing the
two retaining screws.

Note: Leave the cover open if the optional back-up
battery is to be fitted.

3. Plug the adaptor into a 13A socket.

4. The Control Unit will emit a continuous bleep
while the four indicator lights illuminate sequentially
for 2 seconds.

5. The green power indicator will now illuminate steady,
indicating that the Control Unit is powered from the
mains supply. (It is normal for the adaptor to appear
warm to the touch when in use).

OPTIONAL BACK-UP BATTERY

The Control Unit has provision for an optional 1.2Ahr
rechargeable back-up battery. The purpose of the
battery is to supply emergency power to the Control Unit
in the event of a failure of the mains supply. The back­up battery is capable of providing emergency power to
the Control Unit for a period of approx. 8 hours and will
automatically recharge on restoration of the supply. The
system will operate normally under mains supply only.
However, for additional protection we recommend that
the optional back-up battery is fitted.

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Alternative Cable

Entry (knockout)

Power Supply

Jack Socket

Cable Track

OPTIONAL

Back-up Battery