1.0 INTRODUCTION The PARAKEY (PRK-315) is a wireless remote control system that consists of a receiving module and up to eight 4-button remote controls (transmitters). When used in conjunction with any Paradox Esprit Series Control Panel, remote controls can perform actions such as remote...
•Stand-alone operation (trigger PGMs only) or in conjunction with a Paradox Esprit Series Control Panel (arm/disarm, panic & PGM activation). •Programming keypad connects directly to the Parakey Receiving Module. •Programmable Installer Code. •Software reset. 1.2 T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS 1.2.1 Receiver: Compatible Programming (616 V4.2A &...
1.2.2 Remote Control: Model # 344: 433MHz Remote Control Model # OMN-RCT1: 433MHz Remote Control Water Resistant Batteries: 2 Lithium 3V (CR2016) Power Transmission: 28mW Current Consumption: 21mA (transmission) Max. Transmission 300 ft. (95m) Range: 2.0 INSTALLATION 2.1 L & M OCATION OUNTING We recommend installing the receiver in a...
Selecting a site that is not susceptible to drastic changes in temperature and humidity. 2.2 P & C OWER OMMUNICATION 2.2.1 With Esprit Control Panel When used in conjunction with any Paradox Esprit Series Control Panel, auxiliary terminals (12VDC) of the control panel may power the Parakey Receiving Module as shown in Figure 4 (page 11).
" connector (see Figure 4 on page 11). PANEL 2.2.2 Stand-Alone When used as a stand-alone system, you will need a Paradox 12VDC Power Supply and a 12VDC backup battery. Connect the power supply and the backup battery as shown in Figure 5 (page 12).
2.4 A NTENNAS Firmly screw the vertical and horizontal antennas to the corresponding " " connections on the Receiving Module as shown in Figure 4 (page 11) or Figure 5 (page 12). Use of the horizontal antenna is optional, but is recommended for best results.
Figure 1: PGM Outputs 2.6 H EMOTE ONTROL The Parakey works with either Parakey Remote Controls (#344) or Omnia Remote Controls (OMN-RCT1). Each button on a remote control can perform different actions depending on how the system is programmed. These remote controls can transmit a signal up to a maximum of 95 meters (300ft).
2 (page 8). Figure 2: Changing the Batteries 2.7 R EMOTE ONTROL UTTON DENTIFICATION Figure 3 on page 9 displays the 4-button RF transmitter and how the buttons are numbered. 8 Reference & Installation Manual...
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Figure 3: Remote Control Button Identification Parakey 9...
2.8 S YSTEM ESET Performing a system reset will set the Parakey to default settings. Please note that if connected to a control panel, the reset sequence of the Parakey will not cause the control panel to reset and vice versa.
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Figure 4: Connection with Control Panel Parakey 11...
3.0 HOW TO PROGRAM Press the [ ] key at any time to revert to the CLEAR preceding step, unless entering data, in which case you will remain in the section and the current data entry will be erased. 3.0.1 Step 1 - Enter the Programming Mode When in "Normal Mode", the red LED on the Parakey Receiver flashes on and off at 2-second intervals.
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3.0.3 Step 3 - Key in Desired Section Key in the desired 2-digit [ ] you wish to SECTION program. The [ ] key will remain illuminated. ENTER The [2 ] key will flash if the current section is empty. Pressing the [2 ] key followed by the ] key will clear the contents of the current ENTER...
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•Sections [25] [25] to [30] [30] [25] [25] [30] [30] Decimal Select - Each section represents one feature and each key from [0] to [8] represents a specific setting. Unlike feature select programming, only one key can be selected. The selected key will remain illuminated.
4.0 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING 4.1 A CCESS ENGTH Section [35] [35] - Feature Select Programming: [1] [35] [35] The Parakey can be set to accept 6-digit or 4-digit User and Installer Access Codes. Key [1] OFF = 4-digit access codes. Key [1] ON = 6-digit access codes (default). This option must be set to the same access code length as set in the control panel at address 088, key [9].
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and each user must be defined with all three of these parameters. • User Access Code • Remote Control Assignment • User Remote Control Options Figure 6: Programming User Parameters Parakey 17...
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When a user presses a button, the Parakey transmits the corresponding User Access Code to the control panel. To arm/disarm the system, the Paradox Esprit Series Control Panel must receive a valid access code. Therefore, the programmed User Access Code must be the same as a User Access Code programmed in the Paradox Esprit Series Control Panel.
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face, whereas the Parakey remote control has no such label. Remote Control Recognition instructs the receiver module of the remote control type being used. Enter section [35], then set option [3] ON or OFF. Key [3] ON = Omnia Remote Control Key [3] OFF = Parakey Remote Control 4.3.3 Remote Control Assignment Sections [09]...
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4.3.4 Remote Control Options Sections [17] [17] to [24] [24] - Feature Select: [1] [1] to [8] [17] [17] [24] [24] As described in Figure 6 (page 17), sections [17] to [24] correspond to users 1 through 8 respectively. By turning keys [1] to [8] on or off, set the desired remote control options as described on the next page and press [ ENTER...
Key [5] OFF = Disabled Key [5] ON = Button 2 PGM Enabled (Default) Key [6] OFF = Disabled Key [6] ON = Button 3 PGM Enabled (Default) Key [7] OFF = Disabled Key [7] ON = Button 4 PGM Enabled (Default) When the [8] key is enabled, pressing any two buttons simultaneously on the remote control will generate a panic alarm.
Section [25] Key [0] ON = No output on panic alarm Key [1] ON = Toggle output 1 on panic alarm Key [2] ON = Toggle output 2 on panic alarm Key [3] ON = Toggle output 3 on panic alarm (default) Key [4] ON = Toggle output 4 on panic alarm 4.5 P...
Key [4] ON = 120-second signal lockout on panic alarm 4.6 PGM O UTPUT IMING Section [27] [27] to [30] [30] - decimal select: [0] [0] to [8] [27] [27] [30] [30] When any of the PGM outputs are activated (see sections 4.3.3 on page 20 and 4.4 on page 21), the Parakey can latch the output in its opposite state until the output is toggled again or for a...
4.7 B PGM O UTTON PTIONS Section [31] [31] to [34] [34] - feature select: [1] [1] to [4 [4 [4 [4] ] ] ] [31] [31] [34] [34] This feature allows you to determine which PGM outputs a PGM enabled button will activate (see section 4.3.3 on page 20).
4.8 P ANIC PTION Section [35] [35] - feature select: [2] [35] [35] When a remote control-activated panic alarm is generated (see section 4.3.3 on page 20), the Parakey can perform one of two actions: Key [2] OFF = Panics generated from the remote control will only toggle the enabled PGM output (see section 4.4 on page 21)
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