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When set to 1, intruder alarms are reset.
10 = STU Line Fail
This parameter determines the line fail monitoring for the STU and has two options:
0 = No (default)
1 = Yes
11 = Remote Date
This parameter allows the panel to be programmed to initiate a remote servicing call automatically on a pre-
determined date and time. It will dial out on the appropriate comms module as dictated in 56.6 HW priority.
There are two sub-options:
1 = Call Date
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Option 57 - System Print
This option allows the engineer to print out the system programming and diagnostic information. On entering
this option, the user is asked to confirm printing by pressing enter. Pressing enter at this point will print the
system programming via the program header to a serial printer. Pressing escape at that same point or during
printing, will abort the print command The sub-options are:
01 = System Info
02 = User Codes
03 = Parameters
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Menu 60 - Engineer 2 Options
Option 61 - Diagnostics
This option allows the engineer to interrogate the system, providing valuable information on the operational
status of the Galaxy 2 Series and connected peripherals. The Galaxy polls each peripheral and reports the
successful communications during this period as a percentage.
There are seven sub-options. On selecting each of the sub options, the display shows the first of that type of
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The Galaxy 2 Series polls each module 32 times every second and reports the successful communications
during this period as a percentage. This is calculated by the ratio of successful poll responses received from
each module. Typical figures are:
• 70% and above - satisfactory communication level
• 50 - 69% - Module requires monitoring
• 49% and below - remedial action required
Option 62 - Full Test
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Option 63 - Options
This menu has one sub-section:
1 = Groups
There are three sub-options:
1 = Group Mode
This option enables group mode. When enabled, each group on the system will behave as an independent
area that can be separately set and unset. There are two settings:
0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
If a group mode is switched off, the system will behave as though all zones, users and outputs are in group 1.
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Notes on Group Operation
Certain functions have different settings for each group. The operation concerned is detailed below.
Bell Time
The bell time for common bell output is limited to the maximum time programmed. That means, if an alarm has
occurred on group 1 and after 80% of the bell time has elapsed, an alarm occurs in group 2, the bells only
continue to run for the remaining 20% of the bell time.
Entry and Exit times
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SECTION 8:  RF HINTS AND TIPS
How to Install RF
The system works with the current 5800 receivers on ECP and/or the RF Portal on RS485.  A maximum of
two RF receivers can be fitted to the system (two on the ECP bus, two on the RS485 bus or one on each
bus), to support up to 44 zones. The two RF receivers are in addition to the prox keypads. All programming
is local in the panel. Up to 23 RF fobs and 23 prox tags/cards can be added to the system.
RF Zones
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SECTION 9:  FINAL COMMISSIONING
Final system Test
Before leaving the system to the user, or after any maintenance visits, it is important that the following checks
are carried out.
1. Walk test on all zones using menu 31.
2. Communication test via menu 32 or “Full Test” via menu 62.
3. Escape out of engineer’s mode and check that all modules are configured onto the system.
User Information
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SECTION 10:  REMOTE SERVICING
The Galaxy 2 Series control panel can be remotely and/or locally serviced by a Personal computer (PC). This
is accomplished when the Remote Servicing Pack is installed on the PC. Remote servicing is controlled in
menu options 56.01 and 56.12.
Telephone Line Set-Up
The control panel has an on-board modem. This allows remote servicing of the control panel without the need
for a separate comms module.
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SECTION 11:  FLASH UPGRADE
The software that runs the Galaxy 2 Series is stored in “flash memory”, rather than traditional prom chips. If
required, the software can be upgraded to a newer version using the flash programming kit, part number
A221. The kit comprises of a windows application which runs on a PC, and the flash programming lead which
connects the Galaxy 2 Series PCB to the PC comm port. The actual software upgrade file for the Galaxy 2
Series will be...