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Watchguard Digital V2
Back-To-Base Monitored Alarm System with
Wireless Detectors, Remote Controls
& Wireless External Siren
Designed in Australia. Made in Taiwan
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
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Thank you for purchasing an Australian Designed RhinoCo Technology Product.
Please read this manual carefully before installation and keep it in a safe place
for future reference.
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Contents Contents ............................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4 GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................... 7 1. About the Watchguard Digital™ SecureNet Back-to-Base Monitoring Centre.......... 8 2
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ZONE FEATURE PROGRAMMING............................................................................44 WIRELESS SIREN AUTO TEST.................................................................................45 WIRELESS SIREN DISABLE......................................................................................45 Maintenance........................................................................................................................46 REAL TIME CLOCK BATTERY ................
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Introduction Your Watchguard Digital Alarm System is a state-of-the-art wireless security system, designed for simple DIY (Do It Yourself) installation. It is suitable for home or business use and integrates with the SecureNet monitoring system for total 24-hour protection for you, your family and your property. Your Watchguard Digital alarm system connects to the SecureNet monitoring system (ongoing charges apply) through a phone line connection. If an alarm is triggered or an event
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Included Components: 1 Main Control Unit 2 Remote Controls 3 Wireless External Siren & Keys 4 Power Supplies 5 Wireless Passive Infrared Detectors 6 Main Control Unit Keys 7 Mounting Material 8 Screws 5
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Optional Components: 9. Wireless Keypad A wireless keypad can be placed inside the entrance to your premises, allowing people to arm and disarm the system using a pin number instead of remote controls. This enables multiple user access without needing extra remote controls. 10. Wireless Reed Switch The Wireless Reed is used for detecting the opening of windows or doors. They contain long life lithium batteries that last up to 5 years, and the system will automatically
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WATCHGUARD DIGITAL BACK-TO-BASE MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM The purpose of this document is to provide you with full explanations and instructions (in layman’s terms) for your Watchguard Digital Alarm System and the 24 Hr Monitoring Service provided. It also outlines the ongoing monitoring service fees, the automated billing service, as well as your full warranty terms & conditions. General System Description Your Watchguard Digital is a high-quality, professional grade monitored sec
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1x WIRELESS EXTERNAL HIGH POWER SIREN AND STROBE. This unit is designed to be easily mounted under an eave. No cabling is required between the main control unit and the siren. Simply connect to AC mains via the included plug pack, which is supplied with a ready to connect 10m long cable. This unit incorporates a powerful siren and flashing blue strobe. It receives radio signals from the main control unit to sound upon alarm activation, as well as provide audible & visual arm/disarm confirm
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KEY FEATURES OF THE DIGITAL MONITORING CENTRE: ONLINE ACCESS. Our secure, user-friendly web interface allows you to customize your alarm system, access and view its status and logs from anywhere, at anytime. INTERACTIVE NOTIFICATION. Designate up to five contacts (yourself, family, friends, neighbours or security) notifying them of the alarm activation details via a user-friendly interactive voice phone call. This process is escalated until contact is established. Email and SMS Text
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You will know when the system is in “shutdown mode” as you will hear 4 beeps from both the main control unit and external siren whenever you try to arm/disarm the system. For greater piece of mind your Watchguard Digital will automatically carry out a self-test once per week and call the Digital Monitoring Centre to confirm that the telephone line you have connected your Watchguard Digital to, is operational. If the Digital Monitoring Centre does not receive the weekly self-test signal,
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THE BASIC PLAN: The Basic Plan is designed for people who only want a very low cost, limited alarm monitoring service whereby they receive all alarm event notification via SMS Text or Email Messaging only. The main disadvantages compared to the regular Home/Business Plans are: SMS & Email Messages are not as reliable as voice communication (can be delayed), and are also easy to be ignored by the recipient. Other disadvantages are that you can not speak directly to an operator, and you
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Optional Alarm Patrol Guard Response If you select the option of sending a Patrol Guard to your premises, then you must register online and provide your credit card details, or alternatively call 1300 653 533 during business hours. Each response will be charged directly to your credit card. The guard response service is also not available in all suburbs & towns. Current patrol guard response charges will be provided when registering for this service. 5. Automated Billing Procedure On
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Installation Planning the Installation To get the best possible protection from your Watchguard Digital alarm system, it is imperative that you follow the following guidelines on where to place the system components. Below is a diagram of where we suggest you should place the Main Control Unit, the External Siren and the Detectors. Please Note: The main unit will enter test mode when first turned on. This mode will allow you to verify that all wireless devices you have installed wor
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Watchguard Digital Main Control Unit Basic Connection Diagram 1 3 Diagram not to scale To power point To phone line 2 The diagram above shows the 3 standard connections for the Main Control Unit: 1. Low Voltage Power Adapter for connection to your power point. 2. Telephone Line Connection using the supplied lead. Please note the wall socket plug is removable to allow for both old and new style phone sockets. Optional Connection For Your Existing Phone i.e. if you wish
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Step 1: Install The Main Control Unit The Main Control Unit requires both AC power and a phone line to be plugged in. Therefore, it should be located as close as possible to a power and phone outlet and preferably mounted out of sight. For maximum wireless range, mount the unit at a height of 1.5m or greater from the floor, and ensure there are no metal objects directly adjacent to the antenna. Note: Make the antenna as straight as possible, as even small bends can reduce the wireless r
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Step 2: Changing Your System From The Home To The Business or Basic Plans: Your Watchguard Digital is pre-programmed at the factory on the Home Plan. If you wish to change to the Business or Basic Plans, please follow the procedure below. TO CHANGE BETWEEN HOME, BUSINESS & BASIC PLANS 1. Turn the Main Control Unit off via the key switch. 2. After waiting at least 5 seconds, turn the main control unit key switch back to the on position. 3. The RED LED indicator on the m
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Step 3: Install the Wireless PIR Detectors Installing the Wireless PIR Detectors On then rear of each detector is a sticker indicating the pre- programmed zone number. Starting with Zone 1, power up 1. the detector by removing the plastic insulator under one the batteries. Then wait 3 minutes for the detector to warm up. Remove plastic from under battery terminal 2. Set dipswitches 1 and 3 on the main control unit to on. Open and close the front cover
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Set the dipswitch for the zone to on. All others to off. 8. I.e. for zone 1 set dipswitch 1 to on. Press the tamper until the desired feature is reached. For every press of the tamper, the feature will increment to the next, the number of beep(s) heard correspond to the TAMPER feature that you have activated. Beeps Zone Feature 1 Zone is now active in both home and away modes 9. 2 Zone is now only active in home mode 3 Zone is now only active in away mode 4 Zone is now
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About The Wireless Passive Infrared Detector (PIRW) The detector is a high quality infrared movement detector, which is battery operated and communicates with the Watchguard Digital alarm system via radio frequency (RF) transmission. This detector is very easy to install, provides excellent detection sensitivity and has a long battery life (approximately 3 years). This detector transmits four different codes to the main control unit: 1 Alarm Sent when a valid movement is detected 2 Tamp
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The detector is not waterproof and is designed for indoor use only. Ensure PIR sensor does not face window PIR Sensor – Mount at a height of Between 1.2m and 1.8m from ground Locate PIR sensor on a diagonal to doorway 1. Firstly, the mounting bracket must be fixed to the wall using the self-tapping screw. Mounting should be at a minimum height of 1.2 metres and maximum of 2.1 metres. 2. Drill a 5mm diameter hole (at least 30mm deep) into the wall for mounting the det
