RISCO Group RP-296 User Manual

RP296MUD

User's Manual

UL LISTED

CLASS A

SYSTEM

RP296MUD

User’s Manual

Customer Information

1. The ORBIT-PRO(Model RP-296) complies with FCC Part 68 Rules. On the upper
panel of this product is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC
Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN is 0.8B). If requested,
this information must be provided to the Telephone Company.

2. An FCC compliant telephone connector is provided with this equipment. This
equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring
using a connector, which is Part 68 compliant.

3. If the ORBIT-PRO(RP-296) is not operating properly, it may cause harm to the
telephone network. If so, the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that a
temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not
practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC if it is necessary.

4. The Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations,
or procedures, which could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the
Telephone Company will provide advance notice in order to enable you to make the
necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If the equipment is
causing harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may request that
the equipment be disconnected until the problem is resolved.

5. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service is prohibited. Connection to
party line service is subject to state tariffs.

6. If trouble is experienced with the ORBIT-PRO(RP-296), for repair and warranty
information, please contact your supplier.

For service centers please see back cover.

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:
x Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
x Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
x Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

x Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Rokonet, Ltd.,
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

p/n: 5IN296UMUL B

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS

An emergency evacuation plan should be established and used during an
actual fire alarm condition. The following steps are recommended by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and can be used as a guide
when establishing a similar plan for your circumstances.

1. Dra w a floor plan of your premis es showing windows, door s, stairs, and
rooftops, which can be used for escape. An example has been provided
below.

2. Indicate each occupant's escape routes by determining two means of
flight from each room. One should be the normal exit from the building,
while the other may be a window that opens easily, or another alternate
route. An escape ladder may have to be located near an escape window
if there is a long drop to the ground below. Always keep escape routes
free from obstruction.

3. Practice escape procedures and set a meeting place outdoors for a
headcount of the building's occupants.

4. In a home, sleep with the bedroom door closed to increase your escape
time. If a fire is suspected, first test the door for heat. If you think it is safe,
brace your shoulder against the door and open it cautiously. Be ready to
slam the door if smoke and heat rush in.

5. After escaping from a fire, call the Fire Department from a neighbor's
phone.

After the installation of your
Security System has been completed,
notify your local Fire and Police
Departments to give them your name
and address for their records. Early
warning fire detection is best
achieved by the installation of fire
detection devices in all rooms. This
equipment should be installed in
accordance with the National Fire
Protection Association's Standard 72.

For additional information, write to the

National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) at Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02289.

Summary of User’s Commands

It is necessary to ARM your
system to obtain protection
from intrusion.

All other forms of
protection, including fire and
24-hour panic alarms (i.e.
police, fire, and auxiliary) are
always ready to report
alarms and do NOT need to

This User's Manual contains all the
information needed to operate your
Rokonet ORBIT-PRO Security System
and to get the most from it. This page,
called a Command Summary, is
intended to give you brief summaries
of common system operations. More
detailed explanations and related
information can be fo und within, by
referring to the indicated page.

be armed.

FUNCTION PROCEDURE MORE ON

System Arming

(Leaving Premises)

System Arming

(Remaining at Home)

System Disarming
Duress Disarming
Silencing an Alarm

Bypassing a Zone

Utility Output Operation

Display Troubles

Display Memory

Edit Time

Edit Date

Chime On
Chime Off

Setting/Changing
a User Code

[USER CODE] [ARM]

[USER CODE] [STAY]

[USER CODE] [ENTER]
[DURESS CODE] [ENTER]
[USER CODE] [ENTER]
[USER CODE ] [ BYP ] [ ZONE NUMBER TO BE

BYPASSED ] [ENTER]
[] [ 2 ] [ 1 ] [USER CODE ] [ENTER] [ UTILITY

OUTPUT NUMBER ] [ENTER]
[] [ 3 ] [ 1 ] [USER CODE ] + [ENTER] AND

SCROLL
[] [ 3 ] [ 5 ] [USER CODE ] [ENTER] AND

SCROLL
[] [ 6 ] [ 1 ] [USER CODE ] [ENTER] [HH:MM]

[ENTER]
[] [ 6 ] [ 2 ] [USER CODE ] [ENTER]

[MM:DD:YYYY] [ENTER]
[] [ 4 ] [ 4 ] [USER CODE ] [ENTER]

[] [ 4 ] [ 3 ] [USER CODE ] [ENTER]
[] [ 5 ] [MASTER CODE] [ENTER] [CODE

NUMBER TO BE SET/CHANGED] [NEW CODE]
[ENTER]

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: LET’S GET ACQUAINTED..........................................1

NTRODUCTION............................................. ....................................1

I
S

OME DEFINITIONS...........................................................................2

Zone ............. ......................................................................... .....2

24-Hour Zone .............................................................................2

Central Stations..........................................................................2

Chimes .......................................................................................2

Trouble Reporting.......................................................................2

Utility Outputs............................................................................. 2

Key-switch.................................................................................. 2

Arming Your System ................................................... .......... .....2

Full Arming and Home Arming...................................................3

Quick Arming and Code Arming................................................. 3

Entry/Exit Delays........................................................................ 3

Arming with the Front Door Open...............................................3

Follow me................................................................................... 3

Scheduling.................................................................................. 3

Partitions.....................................................................................3

System Expansion.....................................................................3

SECTION 2: YOUR KEYPAD........................................................... 4

V

ISUAL INDICATORS..........................................................................4

K

EYS...............................................................................................7

SECTION 3: OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM.....................................8

MERGENCY KEYS ........................................................................... 8

E

Police Emergency....................................................................... 8

Fire Emergency........................................... ..... ...... ..... ..... ..........8

Auxiliary Emergency................................................................... 8

U

SER CODES...................................................................................9

S

ETTING/CHANGING ACCESS CODES.........................................10

D

ELETING USER CODES................................................................. 11

A

RMING YOUR SYSTEM .................................................................. 12

Z

ONE BYPASSING...........................................................................13

B

YPASSING/ UNBYPASSING A ZONE(S) ...........................................13

V

IEW (NOT READY ZONE STATUS) ....................................................14

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DURESS DISARMING....................................................................... 16

D

ISARMING BY USING THE DURESS CODE.......................................16

SECTION 4: PARTITIONED SYSTEMS......................................... 17

NTRODUCTION........................................................................... ....17

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A

RMING MULTIPLE PARTITIONS....................................................... 17

D

ISARMING MULTIPLE PARTITIONS.................................................. 18

SECTION 5: SYSTEM SOUNDS.................................................... 19

SECTION 6: USER FUNCTIONS ................................................... 20

SECTION 7: SYSTEM TROUBLES................................................ 23

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Section 1: Let’s Get Acquainted

INTRODUCTION

LED KEYPAD

LCD KEYPAD

Congratulations on your purchase of Rokonet’s
ORBIT-PRO Security System. The ORBIT-PRO
has been specifically designed to meet a wide
range of security needs for many residential and
commercial applications.

You communicate with your ORBIT-PRO through
its keypad(s). There are two types of keypads: one
with LEDs display, and the other with LCD display.
Using its keys, you can issue commands to your
system. In turn, the system can communicate
information to you via its display, indicators and by
the sounds it makes.

Your ORBIT-PRO security system also consists of
a variety of sensors, detectors, and contacts
placed throughout the premises and designed to
recognize abnormal conditions. Typically, your
system protects against intrusion. Some systems
may also have fire protection or environmental
protection (such as gas or water level sensors)

All of your system's detectors, sensors, and
contacts are wired to the control panel. As such,
your system always knows the status of any
protected door, window, hallway, room, or area.
Similarly, it knows if a smoke detector has been
activated.

The control panel, which contains the system's
electronics and backup battery, functions in the
background and, for purposes of security, is
installed out of sight.

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SOME DEFINITIONS

Zone

24-Hour Zone

Central Stations

Chimes

Trouble Reporting

Utility Outputs

Key-switch

Arming

Your System

There are a few terms with which you should
become familiar. Knowing them will help you to
better understand and use your system

A single detector, or group of detectors, usually
relating to a certain area of the premises or type of
protection. Zones that use devices designed to
detect break-ins are called intrusion zones.
Another kind of zone may contain one or more

Smoke Detectors. Such zones are called fire
zones. An environmental zone typically protects

the premises from gas leaks and/or flooding.
A 24-Hour intrusion zone is always armed and is

usually assigned to openings, which should never
be disturbed-like fixed glass and non-movable
skylights.

Your system is set up to report alarms to a
Central Station–a facility which continually
monitors the activities of many security systems,
usually via the telephone network, and dispatch the
proper authorities.

The chime is a series of short keypad tones, which
can be set up to annunciate, during the disarmed
period, the violation of selected intrusion zone(s).
The chime tone can be used to annunciate the
arrival of a customer each time the front door
opens. The chime can be disabled or enabled at
your discretion.

If desired, your security system may also report to
the Central Station any troubles or malfunctions it
senses, so that a service call can be made.

In addition to your system's normal operation, it's
possible to place a household appliance or
premises lighting under the control of the ORBIT-
PRO where it can be conveniently turned on and
off automatically, or by User command from any
system keypad

Your system may also be equipped with a
keyswitch, useful for simple arming and disarming
operations - usually at a remote location.

Arming your system enables its intrusion
detectors to trigger an alarm when violated.

Remember, fire protection and the protection
offered by the keypad's emergency keys are
always armed and always available

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Secured or

Bypassed

Before you arm your system, all of its zones must
either be secured or bypassed.

Full Arming and

Home Arming

Quick Arming and

Code Arming

Entry/Exit Delays

Arming with the

Front Door Open

Follow me

Your ORBIT-PRO offers two kinds of system
arming. Full Arming prepares all of the system's
intrusion detectors to sound an alarm, if violated,

Home Arming (or Stay Arming) allows individuals
to remain inside and move about the premises
even after the system is armed

Your ORBIT-PRO also offers two methods of
arming. Quick Arming achieves the result with just

the press of a single key (either or ).

Code Arming requi res that a val id Master Code or
User Code be entered first.

Your security system must incorporate an
Entry/Exit Delay to allow proper entry and exit to
and from the premises without causing inadvertent
alarms.

If set up by your alarm company, the ORBIT-PRO
allows you the convenience of arming your system
with the front door open. After which you must
close the door as you leave the premises. With
such a door open (and all other zones secure), the
system is considered "ready to arm"; the Zone LED
corresponding to the opened door will be lit, and
the keypad's READY LED will flash.

In addition to the standard alarm reporting to the
Center Station, the system can generate alarm
tones to a designated system user.

Scheduling

Partitions

System Expansion

Through the use of the system's built-in clock, it's
possible to schedule automatic operations
including arming and disarming.

One of the ORBIT-PRO advantages is its ability to
divide any system into a number of partitions.
Think of each partition as a separate security
system that can be armed and disarmed
individually.

As your needs grow, your system can be readily
expanded by adding modules, up to 96 zones, 16
keypads, and 33 utility outputs (to operate lights,
cameras, etc.) without changing the main system.

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Section 2: Your Keypad

VISUAL
INDICATORS

Each keypad in your
system reports its status
via its LED (lighted)
indicators at the right.
Through its keys, you can
enter commands to "arm"
and "disarm" the system,
bypass intrusion zones,
report emergencies, etc.

NOTE:

The keys and the LED
indicators (excep t the
Zones LED indicators)
are the same in both
types of keypads.

The POWER LED is a
useful indicator
reflecting the system's
operation.

NOTE: If a trouble
condition exists, the
POWER LED will flash
only when the system
is in its disarmed state.
Once the system is
armed, a previously
flashing POWER LED
will light steadily.

As a user of your security system, you'll need to be
primarily concerned with the keypad. This section
discusses the keypad's visual indicators and the
use of its keys.

The five LED indicators found at the upper right
provide typical system indications, as discussed
below and on the next page. Some indicators have
additional functions, explained later on.

CONDITION

(see note at left)

(about 4 times per

(About once every

ON

OFF

RAPID

FLASH

second)

SLOW

FLASH

second)

POWER LED

EXPLANATION

The system is operating properly
from commercial (AC) power; its
backup battery is in good

condition
The system is inoperative due to
lack of power (from both
commercial AC and backup
battery); servicing will be required

Indicates a trouble condition; for

more information, see Section 6:

System Troubles.

Indicates the system is in the User

Functions mode (see Section 5 for

more information on User

Functions)

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The ARM LED
indicates whether or
not the system's
intrusion detectors
are armed.

The READY LED
indicates whether or
not the system's
intrusion zones are
secured and ready
to be armed.

CONDITION EXPLANATION

ON The system's intrusion detec tors are

OFF The intrusion function of the system

SLOW

FLASH

(About once

every 2 sec.)

RAPID

FLASH

(about 4 times

per second)

ARM LED

armed; subsequent violations of a

protected point or area (e.g. a door,
a window, unauthorized motion) will
result in a burglar alarm

is disarmed
indicates the system is in its

Exit Delay period

Indicates alarm condition, and
occurs after disarming alarmed
system during the display in alarm
memory mode. To restore the

display to normal, press

READY LED

CONDITION EXPLANATION

ON All intrusion zones are secure; the

system is ready to be armed

OFF One or more intrusion zones are not

(About once
every sec.)

SLOW
FLASH

secure and the system is not ready
to be armed; before the system can
be armed, the condition must be
addressed

Indicates the system is ready to be
armed while a specially designated
entry/exit door remains open, and
when a forced arm zone is open.

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When lit, the FIRE LED
indicates that the
system is experiencing
a fire alarm. When
flashing, a problem h as
been detected on the
fire circuit, and must be
serviced.

The BYPASS LED is
normally lit when STAY
mode is selected

The TAMPER LED
indicates that a zone, a
keypad or an external
module has been
tampered with, and
requires resetting. In
some cases a technician
code is required to
restore.

The ZONE LEDs
indicate the status of
each of the system’s
intrusion zones.

FOR LCD KEYPAD the
display indicates the
zone's number and
label.

CONDITION EXPLANATION

ON

FIRE LED

A fire alarm or fire emergency is
in progress or has recently
occurred

OFF

FLASHING

CONDITION EXPLANATION

ON At least one intrusion zone is

All fire zones are operating
normally

A problem has been detected on
the fire circuit and must be
serviced.

BYPASS LED

bypassed, or when STAY mode is
selected

OFF

CONDITION EXPLANATION

ON A zone, keypad, or an external

All zones are operating normally
and the syste m is in ARM mode.

TAMPER LED

module used by the system has
been physically disturbed or
tampered with. If disarmed without
fixing the problem, will silent the
sound only.

CONDITION

FLASHING

OFF

ZONE LED ( LED keypad only)

OFF

ON

All zones are operating normally

SYSTEM DISARMED SYSTEM ARMED

The corresponding zone is secured

The indicated

not secured

EXPLANATION

zone is

N/A An alarm has

N/A

occurred on the

indicated zone

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KEYS

OPERATION

FUNCTIONS

OPERATION

FUNCTIONS

OPERATION

FUNCTIONS

OPERATION

FUNCTIONS

OPERATION

FUNCTIONS

NORMAL

USER

NORMAL

USER

NORMAL

USER

NORMAL

USER

NORMAL

USER

The keys on the keypad can be used for a variety
of functions. Each is explained below:

Used to input the numeric codes which may be
required for arming, disarming, triggering
emergency alarms, along with several other
special functions

Used to enter the User Functions mode

Used to exit from the current menu and return to

normal operation.

Activates AWAY mode and Quick Arming.

Used to change data.

Activates the STAY mode and Quick Arming

Used to change data.
Used to disarm the system after the User Code is

entered
Terminates commands and confirms data to be
stored

Provides System Status.

To perform bypass, and to provide information on
bypassed zones (must be pressed after entering a
User Code).

 Scrolls up a list
 Moves the cursor to the left

 Scrolls down a list
 Moves the cursor to the right

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Section 3: Operating Your System

In this section, you'll learn how to perform most of the functions needed to
properly operate your ORBIT-PRO and to get the most out of your security
system.

EMERGENCY KEYS

Your keypad provides three sets of keys, which can be pushed at any time the
police, fire department, or auxiliary assistance is required.

Police Emergency

Fire Emergency

Auxiliary Emergency

The annunciation that results during these emergency alarms, along with other
system sounds, is covered in Section 4.
If your system has been programmed to do so, it will communicate any or all of
these alarms to the Central Station monitoring your installation. System
programming also determines whether these emergency alarms will be audible
and/or capable of being communicated to the Central Station.

Pressing and
and for at least two seconds, will activate a
Police Emergency alarm (Panic alarm).

Pressing and simultaneously,
and for at least two seconds, will activate a
Fire Emergency alarm.

Pressing and simultaneously,
and for at least two seconds, will activate an

Auxiliary Emergency.

Keyswitches

If your system is eq uipped with a special keys witch, it can, wit h the twist of a
key, be toggled through ARM (Away) and DISARM modes.

Note: Hidden Display

It is desired for some systems, that the keypad will not display the status of the
system. (If set in this mode) the ARM, READY & BYPASS LEDS will not
function and the LCD display Enter code: After entering a valid user code the
system will work and display the normal mode. One minute after the last
operation, the system will automatically switch to the Hidden Display Mode.

simultaneously,

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USER CODES

AUTHORITY

GRAND MASTER

All operations for all
partitions.

MANAGER
Same as above, except

changing the Grand
Master Code.

MASTER
Same as for Manager,

but limited to designated
partitions.

USER
Only basic operations to

one or more partitions.
ARM ONLY

Arming one or more
partitions.

MAID
Used only for one-time

arming and disarming,
after which the code is
automatically erased and
should be re-defined.

To perform many of the ORBIT-PRO's
functions, a security code (often called a User
Code) must be entered at the keypad.

Each individual using the system is assigned a

User Code, which, in turn, is linked to an
Authority Level. Those with a "higher

authority" have access to a greater number of
system functions, while those with a "lower
authority" are more restricted in what they may
do. There are six different Authority Levels
available for users of the ORBIT-Pro.

Note that the User Codes having the lower
Authority Levels (i.e. User, Arm Only, and
Maid) may have variable lengths up to the
chosen Code Length. A user code can have up
to 6 digits.

Your ORBIT-Pro can support up to 99 different
User Codes, identified with index numbers from
"00" through "98".

Your ORBIT-PRO was given a Grand
Master Code of 1–2–3–4 during manufacturing.
Unless your alarm company has already
changed it to suit your preference, it's best to
modify this code to one which is unique and
personalized. To change the Master Code,
and/or to set up User Codes, follow the steps
on the next page.

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SETTING/CHANGING ACCESS CODES

STEP DESCRIPTION

1

The system must be disarmed).
Enter the User Functions Mode (

4) and select Codes (5):

2

3

4

5
6

Enter the 4-digit (or 6) Master (or higher authority) Code, and

ENTER]

press [

Enter the two digit User Index number 00 to 98
Note: the index number 00 belongs to the Grand Master

Example:
For User Code 6, press

For User Code 12, press

Carefully enter the new code and press [ENTER]

If successful, you will hear a single confirming beep.
If not, you'll hear three quick error beeps;

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for additional codes until
complete.

When all codes are entered press key twice quickly

to reset and exit user function mode.

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DELETING USER CODES

At times, it may be desirable to completely delete a User Code. Note that it is
impossible to delete the Master Code (although it can be changed).

STEP DESCRIPTION

1

The system must be disarmed. Enter the
User Functions Mode (

4) and choose Codes (5):

2

3

4

5
6

Enter the current Master Code and press [ENTER]:

To delete any oth er User Code, enter the User Code's index
number you wish to delete (2-digit),
for example:
for User Code 6, press

Press 0 fol lowed by [ENTER]

If successful, you will hear a single confirming beep.
If not, you'll hear three quick error beeps

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for additional codes until complete.

When all required codes are deleted press key twice

quickly to reset and exit user function mode.

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ARMING YOUR SYSTEM

STEP DESCRIPTION

1

2
3

Check the READY LED on your keypad. If lit or flashing,
the system is READY.
If NOT lit or flashing, the system is NOT ready to be armed.
Secure or bypass the violated zone(s) and then proceed.

Choose among one of the following arming types:

Arming when Leaving the Premises Empty:

Enter your User Code and press [ARM] key

.

ARMED.

4

NOTE: If you make a mistake the keypad will produce three
short beeps. If so, press (44) quickly and re-enter the above
sequence correctly

If your system has Quick Arming, simply press
All persons are to exit except the person arming the system.
Leave the premises and close the door. The keypad will beep
as counts down the Exit Delay period, and the ARM LED
flashes for the above duration, and than light steadily.
If LCD KP is in use, its display will indicate the remaining Exit
Delay time, at the end of this period, it displays

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4

Arming with the Premises Occupied
Enter your User Code and press [STAY] key

If your system has Quick Arming, simply press
Note: Pressing [STAY] twice will cancel the entry delay time.
Pressing [4] during exit time will silence the beeps on the

keypad.
If required, leave the premises and close the door. The keypad

will beep as it counts down the Exit Delay period, and the ARM
LED flashes for the above duration will than light steadily. The
BYPASS LED will light, indicating that the interior zones are
being bypassed.
If LCD keypad is in use, its display will indicate the remaining
Exit Delay time, and at the end of this period, it displays

HOME

ARMED.

.

AT

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ZONE BYPASSING
Warning: A bypassed

zone may reduce the
system's security

When an intrusion zone is not secured, the
keypad's READY LED will not light nor can the
system be read ily armed.
have one (or more) of the zones in your installation
bypassed–and thus ignored by your system.

capability.

BYPASSING/ UNBYPASSING A ZONE(S)

STEP DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

If the system is not ready, identify the violated zone as
follow:
For LED KP - the above zone(s) is identified by
noting which zone LED(s) are flashing at the keypad's
ZONES area.
For LCD KP – Enter user code followed by to
identify the violated zone(s), (scroll Up and Down with
arrow keys to view all Not ready zones)

To bypass such a zone(s) and cause it to be ignored by the
system:

Enter your [code] and press ( Bypass LED will be lit)
Note: If you make a mistake when entering your User Code,

the keypad will produce three short beeps. Re-enter if
necessary.

Enter the two digit zone number from 01 to 96
Repeating the zone number will un-bypass it (toggle action)
An additional zone(s) can be bypassed at the same time by
adding its two-d i git nu m be r to th e seq uence.

When done, press .

Note: all zones will be automatically un-bypassed when the

panel is armed and then disarmed again.
Bypass LED will turn off when arming in AWAY mode.

Example:

To bypass zones 2 and 13 using code 1234
Enter- 1-2-3-4 [BYP] 02 13 [ENTER]

To un-bypass zone 2 only using code 1234
Enter – 1-2-3-4 [BYP] 02 [ENTER]

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VIEW (NOT READY ZONE STATUS)

If the system is not ready to arm, there is at least one zone that is not secured.
For LED Keypad the numbers corresponding to any unsecured zone will be
illuminated and flashing on the LED ZONES area.
For LCD Keypad, proceed with the following :

STEP DESCRIPTION

1

Enter your User Code and press

Note: the keypad will display “Not ready” zones that belong to

this user code only.

2 Scroll the list Up and Down with arrow keys (STAT and BYP)

to view the Not-ready zones' status.

Quick view

With Quick view, it's po ssible to view any Not ready zone(s)
that is assigned to this keypad (only) without the need to first
enter a User Code

Just press and scroll the list.

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DISARMING AN ARMED SYSTEM AND/OR SILENCING AN ALARM

STEP DESCRIPTION

1
2

2

3

If outside the premises, open an "entry" door. The keypad(s) will
beep—indicating that the Entry Delay period has begun.

Disarming an armed system

Before the Entry Delay expires,
Enter your User Code and press .

NOTE: If you make a mistake when entering your User Code,
the keypad will produce three short beeps. If so, re-enter the
above sequence correctly.

Silencing an alarm

Observe the keypad. If any of the following conditions is evident,
an alarm has occurred:

For LED KP:

·x The ARM LED is flashing.

·x A Zone LED is lit steadily.

·x The FIRE LED is lit steadily.
For LCD KP: the ARM LED is flashing, and the display will show
the disturbed zone
Enter your User Code and press .
If an alarm occurred, the ARM LED and the corresponding zone-

LED will flash for Alarm memory period of about 60 sec.
If using LCD keypad scroll through the list of alarmed zones

To exit alarm memory before timeout expired press [*]

Note: It's best to leave the premises. Only after police

investigation should you consider that the burglar is no longer in
your premises and you can re-enter.

In special cases (if programmed so during installation) arming
the system after an alarm, requires a technician code. On the
LCD display a message "Not ready-technician reset" will appear.

IMPORTANT!
If the alarm was caused by a tripped Smoke Detector(s), the
keypad's FIRE LED will remain lit—providing an indication that
the fire system must be reset before it will be capable of
detecting subsequent alarms. Furthermore, until reset, you will
be prevented from arming your system.

To reset smoke detector press [
And press [

] [] to exit user function mode.

] [2] [2] [user code] [ENTER]

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DURESS DISARMING

If you are ever coerced into disarming your
system, you can comply with the intruder's
wishes while sending a silent, d uress alarm to
the Central Station. To do so, you must use a
special Duress Code. Which when used, will
disarm the system in the regular manner, while

simultaneously transmitting the duress alarm.

For Duress code add 1 to the last digit of your
user cod.

Example:

if your code is 1-2-3-4 your duress code is 1-2­3-5
If your user code is 5-6-7-8 your duress code is
5-6-7-9
If user code is 6-7-8-9 duress code is 6-7-8-0

Under no circumstances must the Duress Code
be used haphazardly or without reason. Central
Stations, along with Police Departments, treat
Duress Codes very seriously and take
immediate action.

DISARMING BY USING THE DURESS CODE

STEP DESCRIPTION

1
2

If outside the premises, open an "entry" door. The keypad(s) will
beep—indicating that the Entry Delay period has begun.

Enter your Duress Code, and press [ENTER]:

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Once entered, it will disar m your s yst em a nd s end a sil en t ala rm
to the Central Station.

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Section 4: Partitioned Systems

INTRODUCTION

The ORBIT-Pro system can be divided into partitions. Each partition may be
viewed as a separate security system, each one can be armed and disarmed
separately regardless the condition of the other.
Partitions can be armed/disarmed one at a time, or all at once.

Keypads and Partitions - Each keypad is assigned to different partition(s).
Grand Master and manager , with access to all partitions, can use any keypad to
access any partition. Other users can use only designated keypads.

Common Zones - partitioned systems have to share common zones, for
example the front door of certain two family house, must be available to both
families and is therefore shared between them.
A common zone is armed only if all partitions sharing the zone are armed.
The common zone(s) is disarmed if any of the partitions, which the zone(s) is
assigned, is disarm.

ARMING MULTIPLE PARTITIONS

Only users that have defined so during the system installation can operate
more than one partition, and arm/disarm all partitions at once.

STEP DESCRIPTION

1
2

If the system is NOT ready to be armed.
Secure or bypass the violated zone(s) and then proceed.

Enter your User Code and press [ARM].

3

Enter the partition(s) number you wish to arm (1 or 2 up until

8).
(Partition “0” relates to ALL partitions, to arm all partitions at
once enter 0)

For LCD Keypad you can scroll with the or the
keys to the desired partition (or enter the partition's number).
The first item in the list will be ALL (partition number 0)

4
5

Press

to arm the selected partition(s).

Repeat the above for other partitions to be armed.

Example: To arm partition 3

with code 1234, enter:
To arm ALL partitions:
To arm partitions 3 and 4:
To arm in STAY mode:

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1-2-3-4 [ARM] [3] [ARM]
1-2-3-4-[ARM] [0] [ARM]
1-2-3-4 [ARM] [3] [4] [ARM]
1-2-3-4 [STAY] [3] [STAY]

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DISARMING MULTIPLE PARTITIONS

STEP DESCRIPTION

1

Enter your User Code and press [ENTER/DISARM]

2

3

4

Select the partition number (1-8)
To disarm all partitions at once select “0”

For LCD Keypad scroll with the or the keys to the
desired partition (or enter the partition's number).
The first item in the list will be ALL (partition number 0).

Press . to confirm, and confirmation message will be
displayed for several seconds.

Repeat the above for other partitions to be disarmed.

Example: To disarm

partition 3 with code 1234,
enter:

To disarm ALL partitions:
To disarm partitions 3 and
4:

Note: ALL partitions relate to all partitions that are authorized
by the security code in use.

If the ARM LED is flashing after disarming, check the display
for activated (alarmed) zones before proceeding

1-2-3-4 [DISARM] [3] [DISARM]
1-2-3-4-[DISARM] [0] [D ISARM]

1-2-3-4 [DISARM] [3] [4] [DISARM]

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Section 5: System Sounds

Besides the visual indications provided by your keypad(s), your system is
designed to produce audible annunciation after certain events. Depending on
the circumstance, such sounds may be made by your system's keypad(s), its
external sounder (e.g. a siren or bell),

SIREN/

BELL

YES

(continuous)

YES

(staggered)

MAYBE

(see Note 2)

YES

(staggered)

no sound

no sound

no sound

MAYBE

(see Note 1)

no sound

no sound

NOTE 1:
If selected during the installation,
a brief "chirp" may be heard from
the siren when the Exit Delay
period expires.

NOTE 2:
Whether or not the Police
Emergency alarm is annunciated
by the external sounder is
determined by the alarm
company during your system's
installation.

NOTE 3:
Keypad beeps in response to
Entry/Exit Delay countdowns,
Keypad Fire Emergencies, and
keypad errors and confirmati ons
are typically enabled. At the
user's discretion, such beeps
may be disabled.

NOTE 4:
Any intrusion zone, if selected for
the chime feature, will, when
violated during the disarmed
period, cause the keypad to
annunciate the event (), the
chime can also be disabled when
not desired.

NOTE 5:
Based on decision s m ad e at t he
time your alarm syst e m was
installed, keypad(s) may beep
during this type of alarm.

EVENT KEYPAD SOUND

Intrusion
Alarm

Fire Alarm
Keypad

Police
Emergency

Keypad Fire
Emergency

Keypad
Auxiliary
Emergency

Rapid beeping

(see Note 5)

Rapid beeping

(see Note 3)

A momentary chirp

Rapid beeping

(see Note 3)

A momentary chirp no sound

A one second tone if

Arming or
disarming

Entering an
incorrect key
sequence

completed correctly;

three rapid error beeps

if incorrect

(see Note 3)

Three rapid beeps

(see Note 3)

Slowly repeating tones

Entry Del ay
countdown

until the entry delay

period expires

3)

(see Note

Slowly repeating tones

Exit Delay
countdown

Entering data
into the User
Functions
mode

(see page 20)

Bell Circuit
Failure or
Fire Loop
Trouble

until the exit delay

period expires

3)

(see Note

A one second tone if

completed correctly;

three rapid error beeps

if incorrect

(see Note 3)

Three rapid beeps at

10 sec intervals.

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Section 6: User Functions

Your ORBIT-PRO comes with a variety of selectable Use r Functions.
By entering the User Functions mode, a number of options become available,

To enter User Functions mode press [
table below) and user code. To exit user function mode and return to normal

operation press [

] [] quickly.

Example: To activate “Switch Auxiliary” press: [] [2] [2] [1-2-3-4] [ENTER]

] followed by the Function index (see the

To view trouble press [

] [3] [1] [1-2-3-4] [ENTER]

Quick
Key

Item Explanation

1 Bypass

1

Bypass Zones
Bypass Reset Removes any bypass(es) previously placed on intrusion zone(s).

2

Bypass Recall Recalls the most recent zone bypass(es)

3

Provides the ability to bypass any of the system's intrusion
zones.

2 Activities

1

Utility Output

2

Switch
Auxiliary

3

Terminate FM

4

Initiate Call *

5

Hand Over *

6

Void Rep Prg

* Not for UL Installations

7

FM Phones

20

Allows user control of previously designated external devices
(e.g. an appliance, a motor-driven garage door, etc.)

] [2] [1] [user code] [ENTER] [Output number] [ENTER]

[

in some cases only a code followed by ENTER required to
activate UO (i.e. to open a door).
Interrupts the power supplied to the system's smoke detector(s)
for a predetermined interval, thus resetting and "readying" them
for subsequent alarms.
If Follow Me Phone Number(s) were chosen, their operation can
be terminated. Use this function when an alarm has been tripped
and there is no need to utiliz e the Follow-Me phone call.
By initiating a call to your alarm company, allows them to
perform a remote programming operation on your system.
Similar in intent to Initiate Call (above), Hand Over allows your
alarm company to call you and, during the call, "hand over" to
them, the control of your security system.

Allows the entry and/or edit i n g of an y pho ne num be rs used with
the "Follow Me" feature. In case of alarm your system will
generate a phone call to a designated system phone or pager
user, and employ unique tones to express the active alarm
(either burglary or fire).
Up to 8 phone numbers can be used by the system.
To edit the phone number press:

[

] [2] [7] [user code] [ENTER] [phone index 1-8] [phone

number] [ENTER]

For Installer Use Only

DO NOT USE

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Quick
Key

8

9

0

Item Explanation

Enable U/D

Del Rmt Msg *

Cancel Report

3 View

1

Trouble

2

Alarm Memory
Not Ready

3

Status
Zone Status Allows the display of all system zones and their current status.

4
5

Event Log
Service Info Allows the display of any previously entered service information.

6
7

Overview

Service Info Allows the display of any previously entered service information.

6

4 Maintenance

1

Keypad Test
Battery Test Tests the system’s standby battery(ies).

2
3

Local
Chime

4

* Not for UL Installations

Off
On

Each time this function is enabled, your alarm company may
subsequently gain a single remote access to your system to
make any required programming changes.
Contact your dealer for additional information.
You may remove any customized message which, at the
discretion of your alarm company, has been programmed to be
displayed on all LCD Keypads.
Send a "Cancel alarm" report messa ge t o the ce nt r al stat i o n.
This function is used if the alarm was activated by mistake.

Should be used when the system has detected a problem-­evidenced by the rapid flashing of the POWER LED.
Allows the viewing of the five most recent alarm conditions
stored by the system.

Allows the viewing of all “not ready” zone s

Allows the viewing of significant system events including date
and time.

Select between display types of the LCD keypad
Single: the keypad displays the partition name, time and date
All: the keypad displays the status of all relevant partitions. Each
partition is represented by a status letter as follows:

1st- partition Armed

8th- partition Stay Armed
One- partition in Alarm
14th- partition not ready
18th- partition ready

Momentarily tests keypad indicators and the system's external
sounder(s).

Use to turn OFF a particular keypad's internal sounder for any
function involving the Chime Feature
Use to turn ON a particular keypad's internal sounder for any
function involving the Chime Feature

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5

Part.
Chime

6

7

Local
Buzzer

8

Delete Event

9

Log

0

Wal k Test

5 Access Code
6 Clocks

1

System Time

2

System Date

3

Next Arm

4

Next Disarm

5

Daily Arm/Home

6

Daily Disarm

7

Vacation

9 Miscellaneous

1

Printer Control

(to control on-line
print)

2

Anti-code

For any function involving the Chime Feature, use to disable the

Off

internal sounder for all keypads in the partition.

For any function involving the Chime Feature, use to enable the

On

internal sounder for all keypads in the partition.

Use to turn OFF a particular keypad's internal sounder during

Off

both Entry and Exit Delay periods and all fire and burglar alarms.

Use to turn ON a particular keypa d's i nt ernal sounder during

On

both Entry and Exit Delay periods and all fire and burglar alarms.

Deletes the content of the system’s Event Log.

Used to easily test and evaluate the operation of selected zones

in your system.

Allows edit and delete of User Codes to operate the system

Allows the setting of the system TIME; this is required to insure

the system's proper operation

[*] [6] [1] [user code] [ENTER] [HH MM] [ENTER]

Allows the setting of the system DATE; this is required to insure

the system's proper operation)

[*] [ 6 ] [ 2 ] [user code] [ENTER] [MM:DD:YYYY] [ENTER]

Use to automatically ARM a disarmed system to the AWAY

mode at a specific time within the next 24 hours

NEXT ARM works for one time only since the system de l et es t he

setting after it is acted upon.

Use to automatically DISARM an armed system at a specifi c

time within the next 24 hours

NEXT DISARM works for one time only since the system deletes

the setting after it is acted up on.

Use to automatically ARM a disarmed system to the AWAY or

STAY mode at a specific time every day

NOTE: It's possible to eliminate certain days of the week

(e.g. weekends) in whic h th i s aut om atic operation will be

deactivated.

4 min before Auto away arming, the keypad will sound pre-arm

beeps. Contact your dealer for additional information.

Use to automatically DISARM an armed system at a specifi c

time every day

NOTE: It's possible to eliminate certain days of the week

(e.g. weekends) in whic h th i s aut om atic operation will be

deactivated. Contact your dealer for additional information.

Define up to 20 vacation period s du ri ng w hic h th e sel e ct e d

partitions will be automatically armed.

Printer 1 on Activate printer 1

1

Printer 1 off Turn off m ess a ges to pri nt er 1

2

Printer 2 on Activate printer 2

3

Printer 2 off Turn off m ess a ges to pri nt er 2

4

Some systems (defined d ur i ng in stallation of the systems ) are

not ready to ARM after Alarm or tamper condition. To restore, a

technician code or an Anti-c o de mu st be en t er ed . Ent eri ng at this

location, the code suppl i e d by the tec hn ic i an wi ll rest ore t h e

system to the normal operating mode.

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Section 7: System Troubles

A rapid flashing of the POWER LED indicates a trouble condition. To view and identify the
trouble, proceed as follows:

For LCD KP - with the system disarmed, press

3) VIEW, press [ENTER]. Enter your User Code and press [ENTER]. The first trouble
condition will be displayed. If a (Ļ) appears, other troubles exist. Scroll down for the next
ones.

For LED KP - with the system disarmed, press
flash slowly, indicating entry to the User Functions mode. Select the View/Trouble function
by pressing [ 3 ] [ 1 [USER CODE ] [ENTER]. The ZONE LEDs will flash according to
the trouble(s). Refer to the following table to identify the trouble.

TROUBLE DESCRIPTION LCD KP

the capacity of

Low
Battery

the battery is low
(or missing) and
needs to be

TROUBLE:
MAIN:LOW BATT.

recharged (or
replaced)

the commercial
power has been
interrupted; the

Loss of
AC Power

system will
continue to
operate on its

TROUBLE:
MAIN:AC TROUBLE

standby battery
as long as
possible

the circuit

Bell Circuit
Failure

connecting the
external
sounder(s) to the
system is faulted
Three short

TROUBLE:
MAIN: BELL

beeps at 10-sec
intervals will be
heard.

Auxiliary
Failure

the panel's
auxiliary power,
used to supply
electric current to
designated
devices (e.g.
motion detectors,
keypads, smoke
detectors), has
failed

TROUBLE:
MAIN: AUX TRBL

NOTE: The above
indication cannot be
displayed if the
Auxiliary Failure has
affected all of the
system's keypads and
caused them to
become inoperative.

and scroll the display till you reach

. The POWER LED should begin to

LED KP

ZONE 1 LED
WILL FLASH

RESPONSE

contact your
dealer

Check the
connection of
the panel's
transformer to

ZONE 2 LED
WILL FLASH

its AC source.
be sure that
power has not
been
interrupted or
switched off

ZONE 3 LED
WILL FLASH

Press the # key
to stop the
beeps, and
contact your
dealer

ZONE 4 LED
WILL FLASH

(see NOTE at

the left)

contact your
dealer

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False Code
Trouble

Phone Line
Failure

BUS
Failure

Clock Not
Set

If enabled by your
dealer, your
system will
report, as a
trouble,

the telephone line
used for Central
Station
communication is
either
disconnected or
inoperative

a fault has been
detected in the
wiring supporting
system
peripherals

the system’s
clock has lost
track of the time
and/or date

TROUBLE:
FALSE CODE P=1

NOTE: P=1 refers to
the partition in which
the false code was
entered.

TROUBLE:
PHONE LINE

TROUBLE:
KP=03 COMM TRBL

NOTE: Here, the

system is
reporting that it is
unable to
communicate with
the third keypad
(KP=03)

TROUBLE:
SYSTEM CLOCK

ZONE 5 LED
WILL FLAS H

ZONE 6 LED
WILL FLA SH

ZONE 7 LED
WILL FLA SH

ZONE 8 LED
WILL FLA SH

once the
trouble has
been displayed
(LCD keypad
only), it will
automatically
be removed
from the
system
If all premises
telephones are
operating
properly,
contact your
security dealer
If not, contact
your local
telephone
company

contact your
dealer

set the
system’s time
and date;

Low Battery
in Power
Supply
Module

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relates to optional
Power Supply
Module(s)

TROUBLE:
PS=1 LOW BAT.

NOTE: reporting that
the first Power
Supply Module
(PS=1) has a low
battery

ZONE 9 LED
WILL FLA SH

(requires the

16-Zone LED

Keypad)

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contact your
dealer

AC Loss in
Power
Supply
Module

Bell
Trouble in
Power
Supply
Module

Auxiliary
Power
Failure in
Power
Supply
Module

Day Zone
Trouble

Restoring
Troubles
to Normal

Make sure the
connection of
this module's
trafo to AC
power has not
been disturbed

Make sure that
the outlet into
which the
module's trafo
is plugged is

relates to optional
Power Supply
Module(s)

TROUBLE:

PS=1 AC TRBL

NOTE: Here, the
system is reporting
that the first Power
Supply Module
(PS=1) has
experienced a loss of
AC Power.

ZONE 10 LED

WILL FLASH

(requires the

16-Zone LED

Keypad)

ON.

ZONE 11 LED

WILL FLASH

(requires the

16-Zone LED

Keypad)

contact your

dealer

relates to optional
Power Supply
Module(s)

TROUBLE:
PS=1 BELL TRBL

NOTE: reporting that
the external
sounder(s) connected
to the first Power
Supply Module
(PS=1) is not
operating.

ZONE 12 LED

WILL FLASH

(requires the

16-Zone LED

Keypad)

contact your

dealer

relates to optional
Power Supply
Module(s)

TROUBLE:
PS=1 AUX TRBL

NOTE: reporting
that there is a failure
in the power to a
sensor connected to
the first Power
Supply Module
(PS=1).

a zone
designated as a
DAY ZONE has
been faulted
during the
disarmed period

TROUBLE:
FIRE DOOR : DAY

DESIGNATED

ZONE

WILL FLASH

(requires the

16-Zone LED

Keypad)

check the
integrity of the
indicated zone

Depending on the nature of the trouble, you may be able to correct
it yourself--otherwise, your deal er (or other related services) may
have to get involved. Once all outstanding trouble(s) are
corrected, the rapidly flashing POWER LED on your keypad(s) will
light steadily and all evidence of the trouble(s) will automatically be
removed from your system.

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Notes

Copyright © 2005

Rokonet Electronics Ltd 14 Hachoma Street

Rishon Letzion 75655

Israel

All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without prior

written permission from the publisher.

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